The Daughter of the Commandant: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Daughter of the Commandant is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich (1799–1837). The listed translation credits are Milne-Home, Mary Pamela.

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"The Daughter of the Commandant" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a historical novel first published in 1836. Set during Pugachev's Rebellion of 1773–1774, it follows young officer Pyotr Grinyov as he navigates love, loyalty, and survival. When rebel leader Pugachev captures his remote fortress, Pyotr must balance his devotion to the captain's daughter Masha with impossible choices between duty and honor. Their fate becomes entangled with both a ruthless insurgency and the Russian Empress herself.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Daughter of the Commandant
• Author credits: Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich (1799–1837)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Milne-Home, Mary Pamela

Catalogue subjects

• Historical fiction
• Pugachev, Emelian Ivanovich, -1775 -- Fiction
• Russia -- History -- Catherine II, 1762-1796 -- Fiction

Gutenberg collections

• Category: Historical Novels
• Category: Novels
• Category: Romance
• Category: Russian Literature

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