The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights is a rhymed fairy tale by Alexander Pushkin, first published in 1834 and written in Russian. It tells the story of a young princess who is driven away from home and of a prince searching for the woman he loves. Pushkin works with the familiar shape of a folk tale, but gives it a literary finish, with clear rhythm and a style that feels made for being read aloud.

It suits readers who enjoy classic fairy tales in a literary form, especially when the appeal lies in language, mood, and pattern rather than in complex plotting. It is also a good fit for anyone looking for a relatively short Pushkin text, or for readers interested in Russian fairy tales and the way a major writer shapes material from folk tradition. If you like verse narratives, recurring motifs, and a traditional fairy-tale atmosphere, this is a straightforward place to start.