Short StoriesThe Queen Of SpadesAleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
Short Stories

The Queen Of Spades

by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin

Hermann, a Russian army officer, becomes obsessed with learning the secret of three winning cards from an elderly countess.

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About this book

"The Queen Of Spades" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a novella published in 1834. Hermann, a Russian army officer, becomes obsessed with learning the secret of three winning cards from an elderly countess. His greed leads him to terrorize the old woman, causing her death. When her ghost appears to reveal the secret cards, Hermann risks everything at the gambling table—but the final card brings an unexpected and devastating surprise that shatters his mind.

Details

Format
EPUB
Language
English
Length
12 pages
Published
1 January 1834
Publisher
Library of Alexandria
ISBN
9781465591876

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