{"product_id":"short-stories-of-pushkin-hardcover-by-alexander-pushkin","title":"Short Stories of Pushkin Hardcover by Alexander Pushkin","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                \n                    \n                        \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        \u003cul\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eFingerprint\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2026-06-16)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e184\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9789370890541\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e266.49\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e25.1 x 14.94 x 1.57\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                        \u003cbr\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA master of romance, satire, and tragedy—Alexander Pushkin’s greatest short stories come together in this beautifully bound collector’s edition that captures the birth of modern Russian prose and the timeless depth of human experience.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShort Stories of Pushkin \u003c\/i\u003eunites ten of Alexander Pushkin’s most acclaimed tales, revealing his genius for blending emotional truth, irony, and historical insight. This collection includes \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of Spades\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Postmaster\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Pistol Shot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Blizzard\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Undertaker\u003c\/i\u003e, and other masterpieces that shaped the course of Russian and world literature.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the haunting obsession of \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of Spades\u003c\/i\u003e to the gentle pathos of \u003ci\u003eThe Postmaster\u003c\/i\u003e, these stories explore love, betrayal, honor, and destiny with lyrical elegance and psychological precision. Pushkin’s narratives move between intimate human drama and sweeping social satire, portraying both the grandeur and fragility of 19th-century Russia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented in a deluxe hardbound format, this volume celebrates the artistry that inspired generations of writers—from Tolstoy and Dostoevsky to Chekhov and Nabokov—making it an essential addition for readers of world classics, students of literature, and collectors of timeless storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Queen of Spades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Postmaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pistol Shot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Snowstorm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Undertaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lady Rustic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKirdjali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe History of the Village of Gorohina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeter the Great’s Negro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gypsies – Narrative and Dramatic Poem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n                        \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003eAlexander Pushkin (1799–1837) is revered as the father of modern Russian literature. Equally gifted as poet, novelist, and dramatist, he transformed the Russian language into a vehicle for artistic expression and laid the foundation for generations of literary giants. His works combine romance, realism, and historical vision, securing his place among the greatest authors in world literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Tranlator: \u003c\/b\u003eSutherland Edwards (1830–1888) is best remembered for her role in introducing Alexander Pushkin to English readers through fluent, accessible translation. At a time when Russian literature was largely unknown in Britain, she prioritised narrative clarity and elegance over strict literalism. Her translations helped shape early English perceptions of Pushkin, presenting his stories and poems as lively, sophisticated works of European literature and opening the door for wider interest in Russian writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                    \n                \n            \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46548464402593,"sku":"BBSNIJ9789370890541","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9789370890541.jpg?v=1781598425","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/short-stories-of-pushkin-hardcover-by-alexander-pushkin","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}