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Alexander Pushkin

The Queen Of Spades

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1834

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Essay Topics

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Was Hermann destined to disobey the countess’s rules? What role did fate play in his downfall?

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To what extent does “The Queen of Spades” illustrate the differences between rich and poor in Russia at the time?

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What is the symbolic meaning of the cards?

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