The Aristocratic Peasant Girl
Brief Overview
«The Aristocratic Peasant Girl» is a novella by Alexander Pushkin that tells a tale of love and clever schemes. The main character, Liza Muromskaya, the daughter of a wealthy landowner, decides to meet her neighbor Alexey Berestov despite the feud between their families. She disguises herself as a peasant girl named Akulina and meets Alexey, who falls in love with her, unaware of her true identity. Ultimately, after a series of amusing and touching events, the truth is revealed, and the young couple realizes their feelings are genuine. The family feud ends, and Liza and Alexey find happiness together.
Date of publication: 26 September 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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