Marie; a story of Russian love by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin

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Author Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837
Translator Zielinska, Marie H. de
Title Marie; a story of Russian love
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Captain%27s_Daughter
Credits Produced by Hanh Vu, Douglas Levy, and David Widger
Summary "Marie; A Story of Russian Love" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a novel written during the early 19th century, reflecting themes of honor, love, and the complexities of military duty in the Russian Empire. The story centers around Peter Grineff, the son of a retired major, as he embarks on a journey that leads him away from the safety of his home to the challenges of garrison life at the fortress of Belogorsk, where he encounters love, conflict, and the hardships of military service. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Peter Grineff at age sixteen, as he transitions from childhood in the calm of his family estate to the rigors of military life. His father enrolls him as a Sergeant in the Guards based on a relative's influence, despite Peter's desire for adventure in Saint Petersburg. With an eccentric tutor dismissed amidst a scandal, Peter’s youthful escapades set the stage for his military introduction, ultimately thrusting him into the turbulent atmosphere of love and rivalry at the fortress where he will encounter key characters, including the charming Marie and his contentious peer Alexis Chabrine. These early events foreshadow the conflicts and emotional stakes that will unfold as Peter navigates his duties, relationships, and the tumultuous socio-political landscape of Russia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Pugachev, Emelian Ivanovich, -1775 -- Fiction
Subject Russia -- Armed forces -- Officers -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796 -- Fiction
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject Russia -- History -- Rebellion of Pugachev, 1773-1775 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 4344
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Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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