The Outrage by Aleksandr Kuprin
The novel revolves around the life of a young nobleman who becomes disillusioned with the social conventions and hypocrisy of his aristocratic circle. He begins to question the morality and values of those around him, leading to a growing sense of outrage and rebellion. As he navigates this inner turmoil, he becomes increasingly isolated from his peers and family, struggling to reconcile his own desires and principles with the expectations placed upon him by society. The story explores themes of social critique, moral ambiguity, and the search for authenticity in a world where appearances often mask reality.
By Aleksandr Kuprin · First published 1906 · Genre: Drama, Social Commentary, Satire · 7,222 words
First lines
It was five o'clock on a July afternoon. The heat was terrible. The whole of the huge stone-built town breathed out heat like a glowing furnace. The glare of the white-walled house was insufferable. The asphalt pavements grew soft and burned the feet. The shadows of the acacias spread over the cobbled road, pitiful and weary. They too seemed hot. The sea, pale in the sunlight, lay heavy and immobile as one dead. Over the streets hung a white dust.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Aleksandr Kuprin
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Social Commentary, Satire, Tragedy, Realism
- Length: 7,222 words
- Structure: 1 section, 103 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Drama — The work is structured as a theatrical performance, focusing on dialogue and character interactions, typical of dramatic literature.
- Social Commentary — The narrative addresses social issues, particularly the injustices faced by marginalized groups, reflecting on societal norms and prejudices.
- Satire — The text employs humor and irony to critique societal attitudes towards thieves and the legal system, highlighting the absurdity of their situation.
- Tragedy — The themes of injustice, suffering, and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters evoke a tragic tone throughout the narrative.
Tags
Russian Literature · Social Commentary · Critique of Capitalism · Proletariat Struggle · Revolutionary Fiction · Realist Novel · Class Conflict · Labor Exploitation · Industrialization · Urbanization · Poverty and Squalor · Social Injustice