The Shot - Softcover

Poushkin, Alexander

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1425469280 ISBN 13: 9781425469283

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2005

Inhaltsangabe

The Shot is a short story written by Alexander Pushkin, one of the most renowned Russian writers of the 19th century. The story revolves around a young army officer named Silvio, who is consumed by a desire for revenge against a man named Captain von L***, who he believes has wronged him in the past.Silvio's obsession with revenge leads him to challenge Captain von L*** to a duel, which takes place in a secluded forest. The tension builds as the two men face each other with loaded pistols, and the outcome of the duel is left uncertain until the very end.Throughout the story, Pushkin explores themes of honor, pride, and the destructive nature of revenge. He also delves into the psychology of the two men, revealing their innermost thoughts and motivations.The Shot is a masterful work of Russian literature, showcasing Pushkin's skill at crafting compelling characters and weaving intricate plots. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature, Russian culture, or the art of storytelling in general.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories By Foreign Authors: Turgenev, Poushkin, Gogol And Tolstoi, by Alexander Poushkin. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419113321.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1425469280
• ISBN 13: 9781425469283
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 48
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