The Queen of Spades
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The Queen of Spades, a short story by Alexander Pushkin, delves into obsession and the supernatural.
Hermann, a young officer, becomes consumed by the desire to learn a secret card-playing strategy.
He seeks out the elderly Countess Anna Fedotovna, rumored to know the winning combination.
His relentless pursuit and manipulation lead to tragic consequences.
The story explores themes of greed, fate, and the destructive power of the unknown.
Pushkin's masterful use of suspense and psychological insight makes it a chilling and enduring tale.
Hermann, a young officer, becomes consumed by the desire to learn a secret card-playing strategy.
He seeks out the elderly Countess Anna Fedotovna, rumored to know the winning combination.
His relentless pursuit and manipulation lead to tragic consequences.
The story explores themes of greed, fate, and the destructive power of the unknown.
Pushkin's masterful use of suspense and psychological insight makes it a chilling and enduring tale.
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Mentioned by the narrator as one of Pushkin's works that inspired operas by Tchaikovsky.
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