Tales of Belkin and Other Prose Writings
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
23 February 2006
Summary
A masterful collection of stories by Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837), Russia’s first genius in poetry and prose.
Alexander Pushkin was Russia’s first true literary genius. Best known for his poetry, he also wrote sparkling prose that revealed his national culture with elegance and understated humour. Here, his gift for portraying the Russian people is fully revealed.
The Tales of Belkin, his first prose masterpiece, presents a series of interlinked stories narrated by a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140446753 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0140446753 |
| Author: | Alexander Pushkin, John Bayley, Ronald Wilks |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 23 February 2006 |
| Weight: | 168g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 13mm |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
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About The Author
Alexander Pushkin
ALEXANDER PUSHKIN was born in Moscow in 1799, and died in 1837, challenging a troublesome admirer of his wife to a duel.
RONALD WILKS has translated many Russian works for Penguin, including Chekhov’s MY APPRENTICESHIP, THE KISS AND OTHER STORIES, and THE PARTY AND OTHER STORIES.
JOHN BAYLEY is Warton Professor of English Literature, Oxford University. He has written many books, and has also introduced Pushkin’s EUGENE ONEGIN.
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