A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich) Kuprin
Aleksandr Ivanovich Kuprin was a Russian writer best known for his novels The Duel (1905) and Yama: The Pit (1915), as well as Moloch (1896), Olesya (1898), "Captain Ribnikov" (1906), "Emerald" (1907), and The Garnet Bracelet (1911) – the latter made into a 1965 movie.
The duel
Amidst the rigid structure of military life, a young officer yearns for meaning and grapples with honor, setting him on a collision course with tradition and his own ideals.
By A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich) Kuprin
Sulamith: A Romance of Antiquity
In ancient Israel, a powerful king falls for a simple vineyard maiden, sparking a legendary romance that questions the meaning of true love and desire.
By A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich) Kuprin
A Slav Soul, and Other Stories
In early 20th century Russia, discover the intricate lives of ordinary people grappling with pride, sorrow, and the search for meaning in a world brimming with emotional complexity.
By A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich) Kuprin
Yama [The Pit], a Novel in Three Parts
Enter a world of Russian brothels where shattered dreams and broken spirits collide, revealing the hidden costs of societal indifference.
By A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich) Kuprin
The River of Life, and Other Stories
In a rundown hotel buzzing with desperation, a landlady navigates complex relationships with her children and a troubled lieutenant.
By A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich) Kuprin