The Queen Of Spades
(Author) Alexander PushkinOne of the most celebrated short stories by a foundational figure in Russian literature, now in a Little Clothbound Classic designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith A Penguin Hardcover Classic A countess with a card trick; love letters filled with deception; a desperate man with a pistol."The Queen of Spades," one of Pushkin's most popular and chilling stories, is accompanied here by the thrilling "Dubrovsky" and unforgettable "Tales of Belkin."
Alexander Pushkin
Alexander Pushkin was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist known for his masterpiece, Eugene Onegin. He pioneered the use of vernacular Russian in poetry, blending traditional forms with modern themes. Pushkin's works explored love, politics, and society, influencing generations of Russian writers and establishing him as a literary giant.