The Queen of Spades
The Queen of Spades is a 1928 historical fantasy and classic fantasy story collection by Александр Сергеевич Пушкин. Much of the action takes place in Russia. It features Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin (1799-1837). Key subjects include Open_syllabus_project.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 5 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 15 editions.
It runs to roughly 148 pages — 2–3 hours of reading at an average pace.
Opening line
“There was a card party at the rooms of Naroumoff, of the Horse Guards.”
Quick answers
Who wrote The Queen of Spades?
The Queen of Spades was written by Александр Сергеевич Пушкин and first published in 1928.
What genre is The Queen of Spades?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Classic Fantasy.
How long is The Queen of Spades?
The median edition has 148 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Queen of Spades?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Mysterious Stranger, Jurgen and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
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