Patarouva by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin

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Author Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837
Title Patarouva
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Patarouva" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a narrative tale that can be classified as a short story or novella, written in the early 19th century during the Romantic era. The story revolves around themes of gambling and the supernatural, exploring how fate and chance influence the lives of its characters, particularly through the symbolic use of playing cards. The plot centers on Herman, a young engineer obsessed with uncovering the secret of three winning cards supposedly known by the elderly Countess, an accomplished gambler in her youth. As Herman navigates through his desires and ambitions, he becomes increasingly fixated on obtaining the Countess's secret, which leads him down a dark path filled with moral dilemmas and tragic consequences. The story intricately weaves elements of love, betrayal, and madness, culminating in a haunting finale that reflects on the consequences of gambling with not only wealth but also one’s soul. Ultimately, Herman's quest for riches and power leads to his downfall, revealing the perils of unchecked ambition and the supernatural forces that govern fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Gambling -- Fiction
Subject Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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