Alexander Pushkin

Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837) is widely regarded as the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature. Born into a noble family in Moscow, he wrote poetry, plays, novels and short stories that defined the Russian literary language and established the templates that subsequent Russian writers would follow. His masterwork, the verse novel Eugene Onegin, is considered one of the supreme achievements of world literature. This collection brings together Pushkin's poetry and prose, showcasing the range, wit and emotional depth that made him the central figure in Russian literary history. His influence on Russian culture is comparable to Shakespeare's influence on English — he is the writer against whom all others are measured. Available as both a book and an audiobook, Pushkin's collected works offer essential listening and reading for lovers of poetry, Russian literature and anyone who wants to experience the genius of the writer who gave Russia its literary voice.