Pique-Dame

Pique-Dame

by Alexander Pushkin

The Queen of Spades is a classic Russian novella by Alexander Pushkin. It tells the story of Herman, a young army engineer who becomes obsessed with gambling. He believes that he can win a fortune by learning the secret of the three cards from an old countess. Herman's obsession leads him to ruin, as he loses everything he has, including his love and his life.

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Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. He is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poetand the founder of modern Russian literature. P...

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