The Queen of Spades

by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin

4.00 · 1 rating

Description

A chilling tale of obsession and fate, this classic story follows a calculating young man drawn into a dangerous game of chance and secrecy. As he pursues the promise of winning—at any cost—he becomes entangled in a web of rumor, desire, and moral compromise that tests the limits of reason. With its sharp psychological focus and mounting tension, the narrative explores themes of greed, superstition, and the haunting consequences of trying to control destiny. Written in Pushkin’s distinctive, lucid style, the story blends suspense with a penetrating look at the human mind, making it as unsettling as it is unforgettable.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Unknown

Published Jan 1, 2016

ISBN: 9780141982908

available

Reviews

4.00
out of 5

1 rating

Community Reviews(1)

AnonymousJun 25, 2026

.

Details

First Published

1834

Language

rus

Translation

From: rus

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Queen of Spades by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin.

Suicide/Self-Harm
Death/Grief
Violence