Krasavitse by Alexander Pushkin is a captivating and intense novella that delves into the complexities of love, obsession, and betrayal. Set in the Russian court, the story follows the protagonist as he becomes infatuated with a beautiful woman. However, the woman's manipulative and deceitful nature leads to a tragic outcome for all involved.

Pushkin's writing style is masterful and evocative, drawing the reader into the world of the characters and their tumultuous relationships. The vivid descriptions and intricate character development make it easy to become fully immersed in the story.

The themes of love, jealousy, and revenge are expertly woven throughout the narrative, keeping the reader engaged and interested until the very end. The shocking twists and turns in the plot keep the story unpredictable and compelling.

Overall, Krasavitse is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged novella that showcases Pushkin's talent as a writer. Fans of classic literature and Russian literature in particular will find this novella to be a captivating and rewarding read.

Book Description:

Krasavitse, Kotoraya Niuhala Tabak (To a Beautiful woman, Who Was Smelling Tobacco)is a small poem written by Alexander Pushkin, a famous Russian poet well known outside the Russia. The author describes in a fun and artistc way the conflict between an image inside of his head of the beautiful and lovely women on the one hand, and her action – smelling tobacco – on the other hand! Can anyone imagine two more incompatible things than a clean and bright woman and a dirty toy of alcoholics and sailors – tobacco! This conflict hit the author straight into his heart, so he couldn’t ignore it and wrote this amazing poem upon such a revelational theme.