The Snowstorm - Alexander Pushkin - Bog

The Snowstorm is a short story written by the renowned Russian author, Alexander Pushkin. The story is set in a small village in Russia during the 19th century. The protagonist of the story is a young nobleman named Vladimir who is on his way to visit his fianc�����e, Princess Maria, in a neighboring village. However, a sudden snowstorm forces him to take shelter in a nearby mansion.The mansion belongs to a wealthy merchant named Khovansky who welcomes Vladimir and offers him a warm place to stay until the storm passes. Vladimir soon finds himself attracted to Khovansky's daughter, Zinaida, and the two spend the evening talking and getting to know each other.As the night progresses, Vladimir realizes that he has fallen deeply in love with Zinaida. However, he knows that he is engaged to Princess Maria and that he cannot act on his feelings. When the storm subsides the next morning, Vladimir leaves the mansion and continues on his journey.The Snowstorm is a classic tale of love and temptation. Pushkin's vivid descriptions of the snowstorm and the mansion create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws the reader into the story. The characters are well-developed and their emotions are portrayed with great sensitivity. The story is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes of love and morality.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Omnibus of Adventure Volume Two, by Alexander Pushkin. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419181335.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.