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The Queen of Spades and Other Stories - cover

The Queen of Spades and Other Stories

Alexander Pushkin

Publisher: Carousel Books

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Summary

The Queen of Spades has long been acknowledged as one of the world's greatest short stories. In this classic literary representation of gambling, Alexander Pushkin explores the nature of obsession. Hints of the occult and gothic alternate with scenes of St Petersburg high-society in the story of the passionate Hermann's quest to master chance and make his fortune at the card table. Underlying the taut plot is an ironical treatment of the romantic dreamer and social outcast.
Available since: 10/03/2022.

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