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Name: The Queen of Spades

Author: Alexander Pushkin
Year: 1833
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Genres/categories: Classic, Short Stories
Culture: Russia

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In this classic study of gambling Pushkin explores the nature of obsession. Set in high-society St. Petersburg, the story follows Hermann's quest to master chance and make his fortune at the card-table.


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