One of the most famous works of Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin, 'The Captain's Daughter' is a romantic love story set in 19th century Russia. The protagonist of the story is Grigoriy Aleksandroviç Pechorin, a young and brave officer. Pechorin meets a young girl known as Maryana in the Caucasus, where he is sent on duty. The love between the two young people quickly turns into a passionate relationship. However, Pechorin's past traumas and deep loneliness threaten the future of the relationship. The novel deals with universal themes such as love, pride, betrayal and regret, while also vividly reflecting the social and cultural structure of Russia at the time. Pushkin's unique writing style and deep character analyses have made 'The Captain's Daughter' one of the most important works in literary history.
This edition includes the original Russian text of the novel, as well as a detailed foreword, character analyses and additional information explaining the historical context of the text. It also includes a hand-drawn illustrated cover design to provide a visual experience of the novel.
If you want to read one of the classic works of Russian literature and enjoy Pushkin's captivating pen, 'The Captain's Daughter' is for you.