Marie; a story of Russian love

Languageen
First published2003-08-01
RightsPublic domain in the USA.
Gutenberg ID#4344

Description

"Marie; a story of Russian love" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a historical novel first published in 1836. Set during Pugachev's Rebellion of 1773-1774, it follows young officer Pyotr Grinyov as he navigates love, loyalty, and survival at a remote fortress. When the rebel leader Pugachev seizes control, Pyotr must balance his duty to the Empress with an unexpected bond formed during a blizzard. His love for the captain's daughter Masha becomes entangled with accusations of treason, forcing her to seek justice from Catherine the Great herself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

  • Pugachev, Emelian Ivanovich, -1775 -- Fiction
  • Russia -- Armed forces -- Officers -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
  • Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796 -- Fiction
  • Russia -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
  • Russia -- History -- Rebellion of Pugachev, 1773-1775 -- Fiction
  • PG

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