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100 1 _aPushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich,
_d1799-1837
245 1 4 _aThe Prose Tales of Alexander Pushkin
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-07-29
505 0 _aThe captain's daughter -- Doubrovsky -- The queen of spades -- An amateur peasant girl -- The shot -- The snowstorm -- The postmaster -- The coffin-maker -- Kirdjali -- The Egyptian nights -- Peter the Great's negro.
508 _aMarc D’Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC’s, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.
520 _a"The Prose Tales of Alexander Pushkin" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. The tales include a variety of themes and plots, showcasing the life and struggles within Russian society, featuring characters such as sergeants, noble families, and peasants. Pushkin's work often delves into human emotions, relationships, and the sociopolitical landscape of his time, making this collection a profound exploration of human experience. At the start of "The Prose Tales," the narrative begins with "The Captain’s Daughter," focusing on the protagonist, Pyotr Grinev, whose life is shaped by his father's decisions and the expectations placed upon him. The opening chapter reveals Pyotr’s idyllic childhood on his father's estate, his education under an eccentric French tutor, and his eventual enlistment in the army, marking a turning point in his life as he prepares to leave home. The initial chapters establish the setting and background of Pyotr's character while hinting at the complexities of his future relationships, particularly with the Captain's daughter, Maria. This introductory portion sets the stage for a tale filled with adventure, conflict, and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRussia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aShort stories, Russian -- Translations into English
653 _aPushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837 -- Translations into English
700 1 _aKeane, T.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55219
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