Autumn Flowers by Aleksandr Kuprin
The novel revolves around a young woman's tragic fate and her struggles with societal expectations and personal desires. It explores themes of love, morality, and the constraints placed on women during that era. The story takes place in a rural setting where the protagonist navigates complex relationships and grapples with her own sense of identity.
By Aleksandr Kuprin · First published 1906 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Psychological Fiction · 4,251 words
First lines
My dear Angry Friend,
I write "angry" because I can imagine first your stupefaction and then your anger when you receive this letter and learn by it that I have not kept my word, that I have deceived you and have suddenly left the town instead of waiting for you tomorrow evening in my hotel, as had been decided. My darling, I have simply run away from you, or rather from us both, have run away from that torturing, that awkward, and unnecessary tension which unfailingly would have sprung up between us again.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Aleksandr Kuprin
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Psychological Fiction, Epistolary, Drama
- Length: 4,251 words
- Structure: 1 section, 41 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex emotional themes, character development, and introspective narrative style.
- Romance — The central focus is on a past romantic relationship and the emotional turmoil surrounding it.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the characters' inner thoughts and feelings, highlighting their psychological struggles.
- Epistolary — The story is presented through a letter format, conveying personal reflections and emotions.
Tags
Russian Literature · Short Story Collection · Autumn Setting · Poetic Prose · Symbolism · Nature Imagery · Existential Themes · Philosophical Musings · Psychological Insight · Social Commentary · Class Struggle · Proletariat Life