Alexander Kuprin is a writer who explores love in its various manifestations. Thus, the story "The Garnet Bracelet" tells about the official Zheltkov, who, being obsessed with tender feelings for the beautiful but inaccessible princess Vera Sheina, gives her an expensive, elegant piece of jewelry as a symbol of his love. Contemporaries perceived the work ambiguously: some saw it as a touching story, others - a tragedy.
What does it mean to love and what are you willing to sacrifice for your feelings? Kuprin masterfully conveys the atmosphere of the early 20th century and the multi-layered emotions of the characters, creating a feeling of deep melancholy and tenderness.
Author: Alexander Kuprin
Year of issue: 2025
Publisher: Mann, Ivanov and Ferber
Cover type: hardcover
Pages: 224
Dimensions: 208x132x17 mm
ISBN: 978-5-00250-166-3