Russian Romance

Russian Romance is a novel written by Alexander Serguevitch Pushkin, a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist. This particular edition is a large print version, making it easier for readers with visual impairments to enjoy the book. The novel is set in 18th century Russia and follows the story of a young nobleman named Vladimir Petrovich, who falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Princess Ligovskaya. The two begin a passionate affair, but their love is threatened by the jealousy of Ligovskaya's husband, as well as the disapproval of Petrovich's family and society. As the story unfolds, the characters must navigate the complexities of love, duty, and social expectations in order to find happiness. Pushkin's writing is known for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth, and Russian Romance is no exception. This book is sure to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of Russian society and its timeless themes of love and sacrifice.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1875. 19th century Russian author who is considered to be his country's greatest poet and the founder of modern Russian literature. Two of his major works include the masterpiece, Eugene Onegin, a novel in verse concerning mutually rejected love and his historical tragedy, Boris Godunov. Russian Romance begins: My father, Andrey Petrovitch Grineff, who served in his youth under Count Munich, had retired with the rank of senior major, in the year 17-. He then settled on his property in the government of Simbirsk, where he married Avdotia Vassilievna U-, the daughter of a poor nobleman in the neighborhood. Nine children were born to my parents. All my brothers and sisters died in their infancy. My name had been entered on the strength of the Semionoffsky regiment, thanks to Prince B-, a major in the Guards, and our near relative.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.