Sulamith by Aleksandr Kuprin (1908)

The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who becomes embroiled in a tragic love affair with a charismatic and troubled man. The story explores themes of passion, obsession, and the destructive nature of unchecked emotions. Through Sulamith's experiences, the narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships and the devastating consequences that can arise from them.

By Aleksandr Kuprin · First published 1908 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 12 chapters · 25,429 words

First lines

Set me as a seal upon thy heart, as a seal upon thy arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.14 The Song of Songs

King Solomon had not yet attained middle age -- forty-five; yet the fame of his wisdom and comeliness, of the grandeur of his life and the pomp of his court, had spread far beyond the limits of Palestine. In Assyria and Phoenicia; in Lower and Upper Aegypt; from ancient Tabriz to Yemen and from Ismar unto Persepolis; on the coast of the Black Sea and upon the islands of the Mediterranean -- all uttered his name in wonder, for there was none among the kings like unto him in all his days.

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Sulamith is listed on Textopian as a novella by Aleksandr Kuprin, dated 1908 CE.

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• Work type: Novella
• Author: Aleksandr Kuprin
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Psychological Fiction
• Length: 25,429 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 443 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Literary Fiction — The work explores complex characters and themes, focusing on emotional depth and human experience.
• Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters.
• Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against a specific historical backdrop, reflecting the social and cultural context of the time.
• Drama — The story contains intense emotional conflicts and character-driven plots typical of dramatic literature.

Tags

Russian Literature · Philosophical Fiction · Psychological Insight · Existentialism · Social Commentary · Critique of Society · Human Condition · Alienation · Loneliness · Disillusionment · Moral Decay · Decadence

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII

More by Aleksandr Kuprin

• The Duel (1905)
• The River of Life (1906)
• Captain Ribnikov (1906)
• The Outrage (1906)
• The Witch (1906)
• A Slav Soul (1906)
• The Song and the Dance (1908)
• Easter Day (1909)
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