The Queen Of Spades by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin

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Author Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837
Translator Twitchell, H.
Title The Queen Of Spades
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen_of_Spades_(story)
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Queen Of Spades" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a short story written in the early 19th century. This work delves into themes of obsession, gambling, and the supernatural, while exploring the psyche of its characters. The narrative combines elements of folk legend and psychological drama, presenting a cautionary tale about the perils of greed and ambition. The story revolves around Herman, a young officer captivated by the legend of an old countess who possesses the secret to winning at cards. During a gambling night with fellow officers, Herman learns of her supposed ability to predict winning cards—three cards in particular. Striving to learn this secret, Herman goes to great lengths, even leading to the countess's untimely death as he intimidates her for answers. Afterward, he experiences an eerie vision of the countess, who reveals the card sequence he seeks. However, during a subsequent gamble, Herman's greed and disturbed mind lead him to mistakenly select the queen of spades, which results in his downfall. The unraveling of Herman's sanity illustrates Pushkin's exploration of the destructive nature of obsession and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Gambling -- Fiction
Subject Russian fiction -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 23058
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 7, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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