The Daughter of the Commandant
"The Daughter of the Commandant" (better known as "The Captain's Daughter") is a historical novel by the Russian writer Alexander Pushkin, and is considered to be his finest prose work. The novel is a romanticized account of Pugachev's Rebellion in 1773-1774.
The 17-year-old Pyotr Andreyich is sent by his father to military service in a remote Russian outpost, where he leans honor and love while being caught up in a violent uprising of tribal groups against the imperial government. (Summary by Wikipedia (alt.) and Kevin Davidson)
Genre(s): General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance
Language: English
Keyword(s): Russian Literature (47), pugachev's rebellion (1)
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| Play 01 | 01 Chapter 1 Sergeant of the Guards | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 02 | 02 Chapter 2 The Guide | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 03 | 03 Chapter 3 The Little Fort | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 04 | 04 Chapter 4 The Duel | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 05 | 05 Chapter 5 Love | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 06 | 06 Chapter 6 Pugatchéf | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 07 | 07 Chapter 7 The Assault | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 08 | 08 Chapter 8 The Unexpected Visit | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 09 | 09 Chapter 9 The Parting | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 10 | 10 Chapter 10 The Siege | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 11 | 11 Chapter 11 The Rebel Camp | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 12 | 12 Chapter 12 The Orphan | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 13 | 13 Chapter 13 The Arrest | Kevin W. Davidson |
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| Play 14 | 14 Chapter 14 The Trial | Kevin W. Davidson |
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