Short Stories of Pushkin

Alexander Pushkin

Jun 2026 · Prakash Books India Pvt Ltd

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Short Stories of Pushkin brings together ten of Alexander Pushkin’s most acclaimed tales, revealing his genius for blending emotional truth, irony, and historical insight.

This collection includes The Queen of Spades, The Postmaster, The Pistol Shot, The Blizzard, The Undertaker, and other masterpieces that shaped the course of Russian and world literature.

From the haunting obsession of The Queen of Spades to the gentle pathos of The Postmaster, these stories explore love, betrayal, honor, and destiny with lyrical elegance and psychological precision. Pushkin’s narratives move between intimate human drama and sweeping social satire, portraying both the grandeur and fragility of 19th–century Russia.

This collection celebrates the artistry that inspired generations of writers—from Tolstoy and Dostoevsky to Chekhov and Nabokov—making it an essential addition for readers of world classics and students of timeless storytelling.

Short Stories of Pushkin brings together ten of Alexander Pushkin’s most acclaimed tales, revealing his genius for blending emotional truth, irony, and historical insight. This collection includes The Queen of Spades, The Postmaster, The Pistol Shot, The Blizzard, The Undertaker, and other master...

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Alexander Pushkin (1799–1837) is revered as the father of modern Russian literature. Equally gifted as poet, novelist, and dramatist, he transformed the Russian language into a vehicle for artistic expression and laid the foundation for generations of literary giants. His works combine romance, realism, and historical vision, securing his place among the greatest authors in world literature.

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