The Queen of Spades: Selected Novels and Short Stories by Pushkin (selected Translations of Masterpieces)
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The poems of the great poet Pushkin created a golden age of poetry creation in the Russian literary world, and his novels are also treasures in the treasure house of world literature. "The Queen of Spades - Selected Novels and Short Stories by Pushkin" includes four novels including "Berkin's Novels", "Dubrovsky", "The Queen of Spades" and "The Captain's Daughter". "The Queen of Spades" is one of Pushkin's best novels. It shows us a thrilling picture of Russian feudal capitalist society. The protagonist Hermann is an adventurer. In order to make a fortune, he does whatever it takes. He first deceives the love of Lisaveta, the countess's adopted daughter, and then goes to great lengths to sneak into the inner courtyard of the palace, trying to defraud the dying old countess of the secret of three playing cards that must win every bet. Finally, he pulls out his pistol and forces the defenseless old countess to death. When the ghost of the old countess revealed the secret of playing cards to Herman, Herman ran madly to the casino...
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