![]() ![]() Lizaveta, meanwhile, gets plenty of screen time of her own as she navigates the odd moral predicament presented in Hermann’s romantic advances.Īll of this is to say that the story gives us a clear main plot line but also brings enough to life around the edges to create a rich fictional world in 23 pages.Īnd that’s quite a trick on Pushkin’s part.įor all that, the letter caused her to feel exceedingly uneasy. ![]() ![]() The Countess, in other scenes, emerges as a tragic figure, even as she is often portrayed as ridiculous. We get comedic moments between the Countess and Lizaveta. But while we’re following his journey deep into depravity, the narration also takes time to give us other glimpses of the world. The plot centers on a man named Hermann, whose chance encounter with a friend’s story sets off an obsessive need to take advantage of what seems to be guaranteed riches. The plot, after all, rests on sex, violence, and gambling. “The Queen Of Spades” feels far more modern than its publication date – now nearly 200 (!!!) years ago – would indicate. Can’t do much better than that for short stories, right? And Alexander Pushkin is excellent starting point. We continue our 2021 World SSMT Tour with a month-long trip to Russia. The Queen Of Spades by Alexander Pushkin, 1834Ĭreating a rich fictional world beyond simply the protagonist and main plot ![]()
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