Alexander Pushkin – The Queen of Spades 1971 Turkish Book Turkey
Alexander Pushkin – The Queen of Spades (Maça Kızı) – İnkılap ve Aka Yayınları Edition (1971)
Description:
This is the 1971 Turkish edition of The Queen of Spades (Maça Kızı), published by İnkılap ve Aka Yayınları. Written by Alexander Pushkin and first published in 1834, the novella is one of the most famous works of Russian literature, blending psychological tension, mystery, and elements of the supernatural.
The story follows Hermann, a disciplined and ambitious military officer who becomes obsessed with a legendary secret said to guarantee success at cards. Determined to uncover the mystery, he manipulates those around him and gradually descends into greed and obsession. As his fixation intensifies, the line between reality and illusion begins to blur, leading to dramatic and tragic consequences. The novella explores themes of ambition, fate, greed, and the destructive power of obsession.
Alexander Pushkin is widely regarded as the founder of modern Russian literature. His poetry, prose, and dramatic works had a profound influence on later writers such as Gogol, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, and Turgenev. Known for his elegant style and storytelling skill, Pushkin remains one of the most celebrated figures in Russian cultural history.
This İnkılap ve Aka Yayınları edition presents a Turkish translation of Pushkin’s classic novella, making it accessible to modern readers. As one of his most enduring prose works, The Queen of Spades continues to captivate readers with its atmosphere of suspense and psychological depth.
Key Features:
• Title: The Queen of Spades (Maça Kızı)
• Author: Alexander Pushkin
• Publisher: İnkılap ve Aka Yayınları
• PublicationYear: 1971
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Novella; Psychological fiction; Gothic literature
• Main Character: Hermann
• Themes: Obsession; Greed; Fate; Gambling; Supernatural mystery
• Literary Significance: One of Pushkin’s most famous prose works and a classic of Russian literature