Tales of Belkin and Other Prose Writings by Alexander Pushkin - ISBN: 9780140446753
Paperback
Russia’s first genius unveils sparkling prose, humour, and national culture.

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
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
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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