The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin
The novel is a historical romance set against the backdrop of the Pugachev Rebellion during the reign of Catherine the Great. It follows the young nobleman Pyotr Grinyov as he is sent to a remote military outpost where he falls in love with Masha, the daughter of the fort's captain. Their idyllic life is shattered by the uprising of the Cossack leader Pugachev, who claims to be the true tsar. Amidst the chaos, Grinyov must navigate a path between his loyalty to the crown, his love for Masha, and the unpredictable mercy of the rebel leader, whose favor he inadvertently gains. The story blends adventure, love, and historical drama, exploring themes of honor, fate, and the complexities of human nature.
The 2626th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1836
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- Russian
- Avg User Rating
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(3.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- De Kapiteinsdochter
- Kapetanova Kći Putovanje U Erzerum
- Kapitanskaya dochka
- La Fille du capitaine
- The Captain's Child
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- 4th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)
- 5184th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)