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
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
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
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
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