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Pushkin

The famous poet, referenced as an author whose works are read.

minor

Also known as Pushkin, the Pushkin

First appearance: april 8th my dearest barbara alexievna

Pushkin shows up with force in June 27th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Author of 'The Stories of Bielkin,' which Thedora brought for Barbara and which she plans to send to Makar.
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In June 27th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch: Author of 'The Stories of Bielkin,' which Thedora brought for Barbara and which she plans to send to Makar. Later, in June 28th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna: Makar thanks…

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6 connections

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RARataziaevMAMakar Alexievi…ATAnna ThedorovnaPOPokrovskiBABarbara Alexie…PUPushkin

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background characters
  • Barbara's social circle
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Pushkin in april 8th my dearest barbara alexievna