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The Duel (1916)

The Duel (1916)

Kuprin, Aleksandr Ivanovich

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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1436653118
ISBN13: 9781436653114
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.51
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Duel is a novel written by Aleksandr Ivanovich Kuprin, first published in 1916. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two aristocrats, Ivan and Samoylenko, who are both officers in the Russian army. The two men become embroiled in a bitter feud that eventually leads to a duel.The novel explores themes of honor, pride, and the destructive nature of revenge. Kuprin uses vivid descriptions to paint a picture of the social and political climate of the time, as well as the mindset of the upper class.As the feud between Ivan and Samoylenko intensifies, both men become consumed by their desire for vengeance, leading to a tragic and violent conclusion. The Duel is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our actions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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