The Shot - Alexander Poushkin - Bog

""The Shot"" is a short story written by Alexander Pushkin, one of the most famous Russian writers of the 19th century. The story revolves around a young army officer named Silvio who is obsessed with seeking revenge against a fellow officer named Lushin, who he believes has wronged him in the past. Silvio is convinced that Lushin is responsible for ruining his reputation and causing him to lose his rank in the army. The story takes place in a small town where both Silvio and Lushin are stationed. Silvio spends his days plotting his revenge and trying to find a way to challenge Lushin to a duel. Eventually, Silvio gets his chance and challenges Lushin to a duel. The two men meet in a secluded spot in the woods, and the tension between them is palpable. The story reaches its climax when Silvio fires his shot at Lushin, but it is unclear whether he hits his target or not. The story ends with Silvio reflecting on the events of the day and the consequences of his actions. ""The Shot"" is a powerful story that explores themes of revenge, honor, and the consequences of our actions. Pushkin's writing is masterful, and he creates a vivid and compelling portrait of two men locked in a deadly struggle. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature or classic short stories.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories By Foreign Authors: Turgenev, Poushkin, Gogol And Tolstoi, by Alexander Poushkin. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419113321.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.