Literature Library author
Alexander Pushkin
A concise guide to Alexander Pushkin's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Alexander Pushkin (1799–1837) was a novelist, poet, and playwright whose body of work spans poetry. This writing is associated with Russian Empire. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda, The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights, The Tale of the Golden Cockerel, and The Prophet. Key themes include freedom and authority, love and honor, and Russian history and identity.
Reading pathway
Begin with Raven Doth to Raven Fly.