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The Pushkin Library

The Pushkin Library

By: Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
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In this quiet library, the voices of old tales are awakened once more. Here are gathered verse and story, passion and caprice, sorrow, wit, and that fleeting music of the human heart which neither time nor dust can wholly silence. The Pushkin Library offers these works entire, unabridged, and alive again for the listening ear.Public domain
Episodes
  • The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 9 - The Parting

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 9 - The Parting
    Jun 19 2026
    In which the sombre atmosphere of a rebel-held fort unfolds with the arrival of the formidable Pugatchéf, who sets a new commandant and issues warnings to the governing powers afar, whilst the narrator grapples with foreboding thoughts for a beloved captive and contemplates a desperate course of action. The quiet poignancy of parting is marked by loyal retainers and humble gifts, emblematic of small mercies in times of great upheaval.
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    11 mins
  • The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 8 - The Unexpected Visit

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 8 - The Unexpected Visit
    Jun 12 2026
    In which the protagonist, amidst the chaos wrought by a fierce rebellion, discovers Marya Ivánofna's precarious refuge and experiences a harrowing encounter with the charismatic yet ruthless Pugatchéf, whose boldness and cunning unsettle his notions of duty and allegiance. The evening unfolds with uneasy hospitality and sober reflections on loyalty, honour, and the uncertain fate that lies beyond the rebel-held fortress.
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    15 mins
  • The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 7 - The Assault

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 7 - The Assault
    Jun 5 2026
    In which the restless night gives way to a grim dawn as the fort prepares to withstand the approach of rebellious horsemen led by the formidable Pugatchéf, while the brave Commandant rallies his men with the spirit of duty and loyalty. The assault unfolds with fierce defiance and bitter sacrifice, revealing the complex interplay of courage, treachery, and the heavy hand of fate upon all who are caught in the storm of conflict.
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    15 mins
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