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The Queen Of Spades
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1834
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Was Hermann destined to disobey the countess’s rules? What role did fate play in his downfall?
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To what extent does “The Queen of Spades” illustrate the differences between rich and poor in Russia at the time?
3.
What is the symbolic meaning of the cards?
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