Project Gutenberg 2017-07-29 Public domain in the USA. 695 Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich 1799 1837 Пушкин, Александр Сергеевич Poushkin, Alexander Pushkin, A. S. (Aleksandr Sergeevich) Pushkin, Alexander Keane, T. The Prose Tales of Alexander Pushkin The 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. Marc 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. "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.) Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837 -- Translations into English PG Text Category: Short Stories Category: Novels Category: Russian Literature 796617 2025-07-22T06:30:40.693387 text/html 781801 2024-10-23T02:26:20 text/html 415715 2025-07-22T06:30:48.908334 application/epub+zip 430823 2025-07-22T06:30:41.639352 application/epub+zip 367673 2025-07-22T06:30:41.148415 application/epub+zip 640937 2025-07-22T06:30:55.364309 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 622725 2025-07-22T06:30:48.393340 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 549664 2022-08-25T03:37:12.426172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 749722 2025-07-22T06:30:38.966385 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 729674 2024-10-23T02:26:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17877 2025-07-22T06:30:55.509302 application/rdf+xml 12818 2025-07-22T06:30:41.280355 image/jpeg 2251 2025-07-22T06:30:41.213363 image/jpeg 403861 2025-07-22T06:30:40.757398 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia