The Pushkin Library

Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
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In this quiet library, the voices of old tales are awakened once more. Here are gathered verse and story, passion and caprice, sorrow, wit, and that fleeting music of the human heart which neither time nor dust can wholly silence. The Pushkin Library offers these works entire, unabridged, and alive again for the listening ear.

Season 1

  1. Episode 1

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 1 - Sergeant of the Guards

    In which a young gentleman of noble birth bids farewell to the comforts of home and the frivolities of childhood education to begin his military service, encountering both the stern discipline of his father and the misguided indulgences of new acquaintances. The narrative gently chronicles his first foray into the wider world, imbued with youthful missteps and the tender yet firm boundaries of loyalty and honour.

    20 min

  2. Episode 2

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 2 - The Guide

    In which a traveller, beset by a fierce steppe snowstorm and accompanied by his taciturn servant, is guided to shelter by a mysterious and wily Cossack fellow who soon reveals a rough camaraderie steeped in local slang and lore. Upon reaching Orenburg, the traveller is introduced to a stern yet kindly old General who, after reading a familiar letter, dispatches him to serve at a remote frontier fort, setting the stage for a new chapter in his life.

    22 min

  3. Episode 3

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 3 - The Little Fort

    In which a weary young officer arrives at the modest and somewhat desolate little fort of Bélogorsk, where he encounters the peculiar inhabitants and the domestic routine of a small garrison. Through lively conversation and a kindly, though unpretentious, dinner with the Commandant's family, he begins to glimpse the simple yet stubborn spirit that sustains life on the distant frontier.

    14 min

  4. Episode 4

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 4 - The Duel

    In which the quietude of Fort Bélogorsk is enlivened by the blossoming of literary pursuits and the forging of social bonds, though simmering tensions manifest in a bitter quarrel that leads to the challenge of a duel. The delicate balance of order and affection is thus shattered, as honour and passion draw two men to the precipice of mortal combat amidst the watchful eyes of the fort’s inhabitants.

    18 min

  5. Episode 5

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 5 - Love

    In which a young officer, after recovering from a duel wound under the caring watch of Marya Ivánofna and the Commandant’s family, dares to declare his love and seek parental approval for marriage, only to be met with a stern and forbidding letter from his father. The weight of disappointed hopes and growing melancholy sets in, shadowing his once buoyant spirit and altering the course of his days at the fort.

    16 min

  6. Episode 6

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 6 - Pugatchéf

    In which the quietude of Fort Bélogorsk is unsettled by grave tidings of rebellion, and the officers marshal their scanty resources to prepare for the coming storm with cautious resolve. Meanwhile, tender domestic concerns intertwine with martial duty as the safety of the Commandant’s family becomes a delicate matter amid the growing threat.

    22 min

  7. Episode 7

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 7 - The Assault

    In which the restless night gives way to a grim dawn as the fort prepares to withstand the approach of rebellious horsemen led by the formidable Pugatchéf, while the brave Commandant rallies his men with the spirit of duty and loyalty. The assault unfolds with fierce defiance and bitter sacrifice, revealing the complex interplay of courage, treachery, and the heavy hand of fate upon all who are caught in the storm of conflict.

    15 min

  8. Episode 8

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 8 - The Unexpected Visit

    In which the protagonist, amidst the chaos wrought by a fierce rebellion, discovers Marya Ivánofna's precarious refuge and experiences a harrowing encounter with the charismatic yet ruthless Pugatchéf, whose boldness and cunning unsettle his notions of duty and allegiance. The evening unfolds with uneasy hospitality and sober reflections on loyalty, honour, and the uncertain fate that lies beyond the rebel-held fortress.

    15 min
  • 8 Episodes

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In this quiet library, the voices of old tales are awakened once more. Here are gathered verse and story, passion and caprice, sorrow, wit, and that fleeting music of the human heart which neither time nor dust can wholly silence. The Pushkin Library offers these works entire, unabridged, and alive again for the listening ear.

Information

  • Creator
    Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
  • Episodes
    8
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Public domain
  • Show Website
    The Pushkin Library