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Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich
1799
1837
Пушкин, Александр Сергеевич
Poushkin, Alexander
Pushkin, A. S. (Aleksandr Sergeevich)
Pushkin, Alexander
Zielinska, Marie H. de
De Zielinska, Marie H.
Marie; a story of Russian love
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Captain%27s_Daughter
Produced by Hanh Vu, Douglas Levy, and David Widger
"Marie; A Story of Russian Love" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a novel written during the early 19th century, reflecting themes of honor, love, and the complexities of military duty in the Russian Empire. The story centers around Peter Grineff, the son of a retired major, as he embarks on a journey that leads him away from the safety of his home to the challenges of garrison life at the fortress of Belogorsk, where he encounters love, conflict, and the hardships of military service. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Peter Grineff at age sixteen, as he transitions from childhood in the calm of his family estate to the rigors of military life. His father enrolls him as a Sergeant in the Guards based on a relative's influence, despite Peter's desire for adventure in Saint Petersburg. With an eccentric tutor dismissed amidst a scandal, Peter’s youthful escapades set the stage for his military introduction, ultimately thrusting him into the turbulent atmosphere of love and rivalry at the fortress where he will encounter key characters, including the charming Marie and his contentious peer Alexis Chabrine. These early events foreshadow the conflicts and emotional stakes that will unfold as Peter navigates his duties, relationships, and the tumultuous socio-political landscape of Russia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Pugachev, Emelian Ivanovich, -1775 -- Fiction
Russia -- Armed forces -- Officers -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796 -- Fiction
Russia -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
Russia -- History -- Rebellion of Pugachev, 1773-1775 -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: Russian Literature
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