About the book
Selected works from one of Russia’s greatest writers, including “The Queen of Spades”, “The Stationmaster” and a selection of Pushkin’s best poetic work
In a fabulous translation by Anthony Briggs, The Queen of Spades and Selected Works offers the most comprehensive overview of Pushkin’s mastery of the written word.
This stunning volume contains a diverse range of Pushkin’s literary works, including \"The Queen of Spades\", the most celebrated short story in Russian literature which served as inspiration for Tchaikovsky's eponymous opera.
- In \"The Stationmaster\", Pushkin reimagines the parable of the Prodigal Son;
- \"Tsar Nikita and His Forty Daughters\" showcases some of his more provocative early poetry;
- and the narrative poem \"The Bronze Horseman\", inspired by a statue of Peter the Great, is one of Pushkin’s most celebrated works.
Alongside this is a selection of Pushkin’s best lyric poetry, extracts of his best plays and an excerpt from his classic novel in verse, Yevgeny Onegin.
Editions of The Queen of Spades and Selected Works
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781805330936
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781908968036
- EBook
- ISBN 9781908968104
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Selected works from one of Russia’s greatest writers, including “The Queen of Spades”, “The Stationmaster” and a selection of Pushkin’s best poetic work
In a fabulous translation by Anthony Briggs, The Queen of Spades and Selected Works offers the most comprehensive overview of Pushkin’s mastery of the written word.
This stunning volume contains a diverse range of Pushkin’s literary works, including \"The Queen of Spades\", the most celebrated short story in Russian literature which served as inspiration for Tchaikovsky's eponymous opera.
- In \"The Stationmaster\", Pushkin reimagines the parable of the Prodigal Son;
- \"Tsar Nikita and His Forty Daughters\" showcases some of his more provocative early poetry;
- and the narrative poem \"The Bronze Horseman\", inspired by a statue of Peter the Great, is one of Pushkin’s most celebrated works.
Alongside this is a selection of Pushkin’s best lyric poetry, extracts of his best plays and an excerpt from his classic novel in verse, Yevgeny Onegin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Queen of Spades and Selected Works about?
Selected works from one of Russia’s greatest writers, including “The Queen of Spades”, “The Stationmaster” and a selection of Pushkin’s best poetic work
In a fabulous translation by Anthony Briggs, The Queen of Spades and Selected Works offers the most comprehensive overview of Pushkin’s mastery of the written word.
This stunning volume contains a diverse range of Pushkin’s literary works, including \"The Queen of Spades\", the most celebrated short story in Russian literature which served as inspiration for Tchaikovsky's eponymous opera.
- In \"The Stationmaster\", Pushkin reimagines the parable of the Prodigal Son;
- \"Tsar Nikita and His Forty Daughters\" showcases some of his more provocative early poetry;
- and the narrative poem \"The Bronze Horseman\", inspired by a statue of Peter the Great, is one of Pushkin’s most celebrated works.
Alongside this is a selection of Pushkin’s best lyric poetry, extracts of his best plays and an excerpt from his classic novel in verse,
Yevgeny Onegin.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Queen of Spades and Selected Works?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of The Queen of Spades and Selected Works?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781805330936
Is The Queen of Spades and Selected Works part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Pushkin Press Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Queen of Spades and Selected Works?
Alexander Pushkin
Who is the Publisher of the book The Queen of Spades and Selected Works?
Steerforth Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Queen of Spades and Selected Works is available as paperback(ISBN 9781805330936) and paperback(ISBN 9781908968036) and ebook(ISBN 9781908968104)
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