The work of A. Pushkin “Dubrovsky” is not only interesting for its adventurous plot, but also richly problematic situations, which over time will become your arguments. Therefore, it is very important to find a quality brief retelling of the chapters, and the Literaguru team will help you with this. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with the analysis of the book for successful work on review and essays.
1 chapter
The book begins with a story about the life of the Russian gentleman Kirila Petrovich Troekurov. He was an uneducated, spoiled and proud rich man, respected by the local nobility, whom she was afraid of. Only his neighbor, an old friend from the time of military service, Andrei Gavrilovich Dubrovsky, was not afraid. Troekurov respected Dubrovsky. Both quickly buried their wives, and both left a child: son Vladimir Andrei Gavrilovich and daughter Masha Kirila Petrovich.
Everything was fine, but one day everything changed. Many guests gathered at Troekurov. The owner decided not the first time to brag of his kennel and led everyone to admire. Dubrovsky was gloomy and to the misunderstanding of Troekurov answered that the owner’s dogs live better than his servants. One of the hounds was offended by such a remark and was rude to Andrei Gavrilovich. Dubrovsky is leaving. The next morning, Troekurov receives a letter where his friend asks to give him that serf that dared to laugh at him, for reprisal. Kiril Petrovich considered the letter a great impudence. Later, going around his possessions, Andrei Gavrilovich sees the Pokrovsky men who dared to cut his forest. He catches two and punishes with rods. Troekurov recognizes and decides to take revenge in fury. At this time, assessor Shabashkin comes to him, with whom they decide how to take the village of Kistenevka from Dubrovsky.
2 chapter
Arriving at the county court, Dubrovsky is trying to convince everyone of his innocence, but since all the documents burned him for a long time, the truth remains with Troekurov. Then the bribed witness Spitsyn opposes Andrei Gavrilovich.
The court decides to transfer the ownership of Dubrovsky Troekurov. Andrei Gavrilovich falls into unconsciousness, he is being taken out. The county doctor helps the unfortunate, and when he comes to memory, he is taken to an estate that almost does not belong to him.
3 chapter
Dubrovsky’s health is still poor. The old woman Egorovna takes care of him. Seeing the condition of the master, she asks Kistenevsky to write a letter to Vladimir to tell about the condition of his father.
The son lived and studied in St. Petersburg from an early age and now serves in one of the guards regiments. Vladimir loved his father, therefore, as soon as he received the letter, he immediately asked for a vacation and a few days later was already on the road. He was met by the old coachman Anton, who in a conversation assures us that all the peasants are faithful to their master. Upon reaching home, Vladimir met his father, weakened by illness.
Chapter 4
Vladimir wanted to get down to business, but his father could not give a clear explanation of what had happened before. Therefore, the time of appeal passes, and Kistenevka goes to Troekurov.
The old man is getting worse. Kirila Petrovich is not happy about the victory, his conscience devours him. Finally, deciding to make peace with an old friend, Troekurov goes to Dubrovsky. The patient, sitting by the window, saw the offender. A blow happens to him. Vladimir orders to drive away an unexpected guest. Kirila Petrovich leaves in a rage. The son reports that his father passed away.
5 chapter
The funeral is over. Vladimir hiding in the Kistenevskaya grove, trying to drown out the mental pain, he walked without taking apart the road. Returning to the house, Dubrovsky notices that officials arrived with assessor Shabashkin, who need to deal with the transfer of the estate to Troekurov.
The peasants rebel, but Vladimir convinces everyone to disperse with his speech. The bail is asking for an overnight stay, and Dubrovsky dryly allows.
6 chapter
Not wanting to give away the house with his childhood memories, Vladimir conspires with the Arkhip blacksmith who wanted to kill the clerks. Leaving some officials in the house, the master ordered the peasants to demolish hay and straw in order to set fire to the house.
Vladimir did not want deaths, but Arkhip locked all the exits, hiding from the master. Dubrovsky and several of his people hid in the forest. The officers died in the fire. In this case, the blacksmith saves the cat, caught in flames by surprise.
Chapter 7
The next day everyone knew about the fire. There were many different versions. During the investigation, it turned out that the blacksmith Arkhip made the arson, but Vladimir was not aroused by strong suspicion.
Suddenly, brave robbers appear in the area, who sow terror on the inhabitants, robbing mostly the rich. Many believed that their leader was Dubrovsky, but there were doubts, because they did not touch the possessions of Troekurov.
8 chapter
The story begins about the heroine of the story, Masha Troekurova. The girl is seventeen, she is beautiful and loved by her father. Masha grew up in solitude, reading French novels and dreaming. She has a younger brother, Sasha, who was born of Troekurov and the French governess.
The boy grew up, and Kirila Petrovich hired a teacher. They became a certain Frenchman Deforge. Troekurov was pleased with him after he once decided to laugh at him. He pushed him into the room to the bear, but the teacher did not scare, and when he pulled out a gun, he killed the animal. This impressed Marya Kirilovna. With Masha Deforge begins to make music, and she falls in love with him.
Chapter 9
After the temple celebration, guests begin to gather at Troekurov for lunch. False witness Anton Pafnutich Spitsyn also came to him. He told the landlord that he was afraid of Dubrovsky’s attack, who probably intended to avenge his dead father.
The discussion of the robbers begins. Someone responds well, and someone vehemently requires capture. The police officer spoke about the list with signs of Dubrovsky and read them. These signs suited almost everyone, and Kirila Petrovich cites Deforge as an example. Later, he talks about the courage of the Frenchman who defeated the bear, which amazed the guests.
10 chapter
Troekurov did not let the guests go, ordering him to stay with him. When the time came to go to sleep, Spitsyna still had fears. Recently, he began to carry all the money with him, hiding them in a leather bag under his clothes.
Anton Pafnutich decided to protect himself by asking to spend the night with a brave Frenchman, who, in which case, will be able to protect him. He and the tutor fell asleep. The feeling of being pulled by his shirt woke Spitsyn. Opening his eyes, he sees the Deforge, who, pointing the gun at him, takes off his treasured bag. Having ordered to be silent, the "Frenchman" reports that he is Dubrovsky.
Chapter 11
This chapter tells how Vladimir met with the real teacher of Sasha. This happened at the station when Deforge was going to go to the landowner Troekurov. The Frenchman revealed that in fact he was a baker, but this landowner pays a lot, and he became a teacher.
Nobody knew the Frenchman in Pokrovsky, so Dubrovsky could easily play him. Vladimir gave money to the teacher for the documents and a promise to immediately leave for Paris. He immediately agrees. So the hero got into the enemy’s house, where all his family loved him.
Chapter 12
On the same day, during a music lesson with Masha, Deforge gives her a note in which he calls her on an evening date. Masha thinks that the teacher confesses her feelings to her, but when she comes to the meeting, she learns not only about her cherished and mutual love, but also that Deforge is Dubrovsky.
Vladimir revealed himself to her, saying that she was the reason why he did not attack her father's possessions. For her sake he forgave him. But Spitsyn had already talked about the robbery, and Dubrovsky could not stay. After the conversation, Masha returned home, where she saw her father and police officer. They already know that the teacher is Vladimir.
Chapter 13
It takes some time. The old Prince Vereisky returns to the neighboring estate in Arbatov near the Troekurov possessions. Missing herself, the prince decides to hang on a neighbor. On a visit, he meets Marya Kirillovna, her beauty amazes him. He begins to look after the girl.
Troekurov was extremely pleased with the prince. This is a rich and respectable contender for the hand of his daughter, and he decides to contribute to their marriage.
Chapter 14
The girl receives a letter from Dubrovsky, but does not have time to read, as her father calls. In the office, where Prince Vereisky was, Masha learns that he is wooing to her.
The heroine begins to cry, she does not want to marry an old man. Father drives her away. In her room she reads a letter in which Vladimir calls her on a date "in the same place."
Chapter 15
Masha comes into the arbor, where Dubrovsky meets her. Vladimir already knew everything and offered her his protection, but Masha asked him to wait. She wanted to touch her father with tears and a plea so that he would change his mind.
In parting, Dubrovsky gives her a ring, which, in case of danger, she must put in the hollow of the oak standing at the arbor.
Chapter 16
Masha kept putting off her statement, fearing her father’s anger. Everyone was getting ready for the wedding. She decides to write a letter to the prince. After reading the letter, Vereisky considers it necessary to expedite the wedding and shows her letter to Troekurov.
Kirila Petrovich is furious and appoints a wedding for the day after tomorrow. Masha begged him not to give her in marriage to the prince, but Troyekurov did not listen. Then she declares that she will use the help of Dubrovsky. Amazed by the statement of his daughter, he locks her in the room until the wedding day.
Chapter 17
The imprisoned Masha did not know how to give a sign to Dubrovsky, but under the windows her brother Sasha began to call, saying that he would do for her everything that she asked. The captive gives him a ring and asks to be put in a predetermined place.
Sasha carries out the assignment, but, about to return, he notices a red-haired boy who wants to pick up the ring. Not knowing that the redhead from Dubrovsky, Sasha begins a fight. There is a noise and everything opens.
Chapter 18
Masha is dressed up for the wedding. When she was assembled, she was taken to church. The rite was perfect. The newlyweds got into the carriage and drove to the prince in Arbatovo. On the road they are intercepted by robbers.
Vereisky wounds Dubrovsky in the shoulder. Vladimir tells his beloved that she is free, but in response he hears that he was late, and she is married to the prince. The robbers let go of the carriage and hide.
Chapter 19
In the midst of the dense forest was the shelter of the robbers. Wounded Dubrovsky is resting. Suddenly they signal the approach of soldiers. The battle has begun. The enemy is gone.
After Vladimir gathers his people and announces that they need to disperse. Having finished his speech, he took one with him and hid in an unknown direction. There was news that Dubrovsky later went abroad, and so he found himself a place in his homeland.
