The Captain's Daughter: And Other Stories
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A landmark of Russian literature, The Captain's Daughter and Other Stories presents Alexander Pushkin's masterful blend of historical romance and social drama. Set against the backdrop of the bloody Pugachev Rebellion of the 1770s, the title novella chronicles the adventures of Pyotr Grinyov, a young Russian officer who falls in love with Masha, the daughter of a remote fortress commander, while navigating the chaos of peasant uprising and imperial conflict. Pushkin writes with an elegant economy of style, drawing readers into a world of honour, loyalty, and moral courage under extreme pressure. The accompanying stories showcase the full range of his storytelling genius — from the darkly ironic to the quietly tender — cementing his reputation as the father of modern Russian literature. Translated with an introduction by Natalie Duddington and illustrated by Marek Rudnicky, this handsome Heron Books edition is both a distinguished collector's volume and an essential introduction to Pushkin's prose.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark of Russian literature, The Captain's Daughter and Other Stories presents Alexander Pushkin's masterful blend of historical romance and social drama. Set against the backdrop of the bloody Pugachev Rebellion of the 1770s, the title novella chronicles the adventures of Pyotr Grinyov, a young Russian officer who falls in love with Masha, the daughter of a remote fortress commander, while navigating the chaos of peasant uprising and imperial conflict. Pushkin writes with an elegant economy of style, drawing readers into a world of honour, loyalty, and moral courage under extreme pressure. The accompanying stories showcase the full range of his storytelling genius — from the darkly ironic to the quietly tender — cementing his reputation as the father of modern Russian literature. Translated with an introduction by Natalie Duddington and illustrated by Marek Rudnicky, this handsome Heron Books edition is both a distinguished collector's volume and an essential introduction to Pushkin's prose.
