The poetry 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 the countess's adopted daughter Lisaveta, 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 are guaranteed to win every bet. Finally, he pulls out his pistol and kills the defenseless old countess.
When the ghost of the old countess revealed the secret of playing cards to Herman, Herman ran frantically to the casino and repeatedly doubled his bets. However, in the end, the Ace he was determined to win accidentally turned into the Queen of Spades. That card was like the countess's ghostly and terrifying face...
Reader comments
Especially when he forced the old countess to death, but then encountered an accident at the gambling table, it was really unexpected. Moreover, I think Pushkin portrayed the characters very well. Hermann's greed and madness, and the old countess's mystery and sadness all impressed me deeply. This book is really worth reading!
I didn't expect Pushkin's novels to be so well written [haha]
The plot is compact and full of fun😆
The text is very attractive, concise and concise, and leaves readers with unlimited room for imagination.
Especially when he forced the old countess to death, but then encountered an accident at the gambling table, it was really unexpected. Moreover, I think Pushkin portrayed the characters very well. Hermann's greed and madness, and the old countess's mystery and sadness all impressed me deeply. This book is really worth reading!
I didn't expect Pushkin's novels to be so well written [haha]
The plot is compact and full of fun😆
The text is very attractive, concise and concise, and leaves readers with unlimited room for imagination.