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"The Daughter of the Commandant" was written by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin and published in 1836. Founding figure of modern Russian literature, renowned for his poetry and the novel 'Eugene Onegin'.

The Daughter of the Commandant

Name: The Daughter of the Commandant
Author: Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin

Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin

1836

Translated by Mary Pamela Milne-Home

The Daughter of the Commandant is a historical romance novel by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin, first published in 1836. The story follows Petr Grinev, a young man transitioning from a sheltered upbringing to military service during the tumultuous period of Catherine II's reign in Russia. As he navigates the complexities of army life, Petr encounters various characters and grapples with themes of duty, love, and social hierarchy, ultimately exploring the contrast between his romantic ideals and the harsh realities of war. This work is notable for its rich depiction of 18th-century Russian society and its influence on later Russian literature.