La fille du capitaine by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
"La fille du capitaine" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows Piôtr Andréitch Grineff, the son of a retired army major, as he embarks on a journey from his family estate to serve in the military. Throughout the narrative, Piôtr navigates the challenges of military life, familial expectations, and young love, particularly with Marie Ivanovna, the captain's daughter, amidst a backdrop of conflictand personal growth. The opening of the novel introduces us to Piôtr’s upbringing and education, highlighting his relationship with his father, mother, and his French tutor, Monsieur Beaupré. It sets the stage for his imminent transition into military service as his father decides it's time for him to join the army, provoking a mix of excitement and dread in Piôtr. The narrative underscores his youthful innocence and aspirations for adventure while foreshadowing the challenges that lie ahead, particularly as he interacts with a diverse cast of characters, including a mischievous guide and fellow officers, that will influence his journey. The tone carries a blend of humor and seriousness, hinting at the conflicts and experiences that will shape Piôtr’s coming of age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837 |
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| Illustrator | Paris, A. |
| Translator | Viardot, Louis, 1800-1883 |
| Title | La fille du capitaine |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Captain%27s_Daughter |
| Credits | Produced by Zoran Stefanovic, Eric Vautier, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russia -- History -- Catherine II, 1762-1796 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pugachev, Emelian Ivanovich, -1775 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30638 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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