The Shot
- Indbinding:
- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 18
- Udgivet:
- 10. september 2010
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x1 mm.
- Vægt:
- 41 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 9. december 2024
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Beskrivelse af The Shot
""The Shot"" is a short story written by the renowned Russian author Alexander Pushkin. The story revolves around a young officer named Silvio, who is seeking revenge against his former friend, Captain von ***, after he had insulted Silvio's honor. The story is set in the city of St. Petersburg during the 19th century, where dueling was a common practice among the aristocrats.Silvio challenges his former friend to a duel, but von *** refuses to accept the challenge, citing his fear of death. Silvio is left humiliated and seeks to restore his honor by finding a way to force von *** to fight him. He eventually discovers a way to manipulate von *** into accepting the challenge, and the two men meet on the field of honor.The story is a powerful exploration of the themes of honor, revenge, and the consequences of one's actions. Pushkin's writing is masterful, with vivid descriptions and a compelling narrative that keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end. ""The Shot"" is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature or the history of dueling in Russia.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Omnibus of Adventure Volume One, by Alexander Pushkin. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141914586X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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