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Alexander Iwanowitsch Kuprin

    August 26, 1870 – August 25, 1938

    Aleksandr Kuprin was a Russian writer celebrated for his vivid storytelling, drawing extensively from his own varied life experiences. His narratives delve into the lives of ordinary people, exploring themes of passion, adventure, and often tragic love with remarkable realism. Praised for his direct prose and keen psychological insight, Kuprin captured the essence of his characters, earning comparisons to Anton Chekhov. His work, grounded in firsthand observation, offers enduring portrayals of the human condition.

    Alexander Iwanowitsch Kuprin
    Поединок. Poedinok
    Olesya
    Яма. Jama
    Yama (The Pit)
    Yushka
    A Slav Soul, and Other Stories