The story revolves around a young woman who falls deeply in love with a man she meets at a ball. However, their social differences and the fact that he is already engaged to someone else make their relationship impossible. As they spend more time together, the woman becomes increasingly obsessed with him, while he remains detached and unresponsive. Despite this, she continues to pursue him, even after he rejects her outright. The story explores themes of love, obsession, and social class, raising questions about the nature of true love and the consequences of unchecked passion.
By Vsevolod Garshin · First published 1885 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Tragedy