The Queen of Spades, and other stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Queen of Spades, and other stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich (1799–1837). The listed translation credits are Edwards, H. Sutherland, Mrs. (1841–1937).
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"The Queen of Spades and Other Stories" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. This anthology features a blend of suspense, the supernatural, and compelling character studies, capturing Russian society's mores and intricacies. The titular story "The Queen of Spades" revolves around Hermann, an engineer officer who becomes obsessed with discovering a secret that a mysterious countess possesses regarding winning cards. At the start of "The Queen of Spades," we are introduced to a card party held at the home of Lieutenant Narumoff, where players indulge in games late into the night. Among those present is Hermann, a young and enigmatic officer who, unlike the others, has never played cards, instead shadowing the lively conversations as he listens intently. As the attendees share tales of winning luck and gaming strategies, the intriguing figure of the elderly Countess Anna Fedotovna emerges—a woman who never plays but seems to carry a powerful secret about three winning cards. Her past exploits stir intrigue, setting the stage for Hermann's obsession with uncovering her mystery, which we can expect to lead to a dramatic and possibly dark confrontation.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Queen of Spades, and other stories
- Author credits: Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich (1799–1837)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Edwards, H. Sutherland, Mrs. (1841–1937)
Catalogue subjects
- Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837 -- Translations into English
- Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
- Russian fiction -- Translations into English
- Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English
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- Category: Russian Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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