Dubrovsky (Hesperus Classics) (Paperback)

by Alexander Pushkin (Author)

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Product Description
One of Pushkin’s most thrilling prose works, Dubrovsky follows the adventures of an aristocrat–turned–brigand and his audacious scheme for revenge. It is published here with the short story Egyptian Nights. Foreword by Patrick Neate.

Dubrovsky is the son of a landowner whose property has been confiscated by a corrupt and malicious general. After his father dies, and his faithful servants burn his ancestral home to the ground, Dubrovsky turns to crime. But to achieve his ultimate aim of avenging his father, he must resort to subtler means than banditry. Masquerading as a French tutor, he enters the General’s house and sets about beguiling his daughter. Asking hard questions of our faith in social institutions, in particular the law, Dubrovsky displays the considerable storytelling skill of Russia’s greatest poet. Alexander Pushkin (1799–1837) wrote lyric and narrative poems, but his masterwork is the verse novel Eugene Onegin.

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Hesperus Press, as suggested by their Latin motto, Et remotissima prope, is dedicated to bringing near what is far—far both in space and time. Works by illustrious authors, often unjustly neglected or simply little known in the English–speaking world, are made accessible through a completely fresh editorial approach and new translations. Through these short classic works, which feature forewords by leading contemporary authors, the modern reader will be introduced to the greatest writers of Europe and America. An elegantly designed series of genuine rediscoveries.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Hesperus Press (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843910535
• ISBN-13: 978-1843910534
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,667,278 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, August 17, 2006

By	Jose A. Diaz "vascaino" (Clifton, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Pushkin was able to write two great stories. The most important one is called Dubrovsky and is about a soldier who sets to avenge the dishonor his father suffered in the hands of his powerful neighbor. The tale takes a lot of unexpected turns, which makes the book an excellent read. A great example of prose that will keep you interested. Don't be surprised if you finish the book in less than a day.