Author Profile
Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
| Biography: | Alexksandr Sergeevich Pushkin (1799-1837) was an important figure in Romantic Russian literature, called both the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature. Russian history forms the basis for many of his poetic works, such as Boris Gudunov (1831) which inspired the opera by Moussorgsky. Tchaikovsky also based operas on Pushkin works, Eugene Onegin and The Queen of Spades. As in his works, Pushkin met a poetic end, dying in a duel defending his wife's honor. |
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Marie: A Story of Russian Love  |
Marie: A Story of Russian Love
Written soon after the author was married, Marie tells the story of life and love on the Russian plains. The steppes come to life as well as the love affair of Marie and Peter. Presented as a memoir by Peter, the story follows his sometimes harrowing quest to become husband to Marie Martinoff. Category: Historical Romance |
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The Daughter of the Commandant  |
The Daughter of the Commandant
Russian 17-year-old Pyotr Grinyov is sent into military service during the Pugachev Rebellion of the 1770s. His service does not go as planned, especially after he meets Masha Mironov and falls in love. The passionate Pyotr risks duels and the scorn of father Mironov to win her love in return. Categories: Romance, Historical Romance |
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