The duel by A. I. Kuprin
"The Duel" by A. I. Kuprin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young officers in a military regiment, depicting their routines and camaraderie, as they navigate a complex world filled with social dynamics, personal aspirations, and the looming notion of honor, particularly in the context of duels. The main character, Sub-Lieutenant Romashov, grapples with feelings of loneliness, aspirations for a more noble existence, and turbulent
encounters with authority figures and fellow officers. The opening of the novel sets the stage within a military parade-ground where the 6th Company is undergoing drill practice. Tension and frustration mount among the junior officers as they await the drill's conclusion. A series of interactions among the officers—highlighted by humor and camaraderie—unfold, revealing their personalities and daily struggles. The scene shifts to Sub-Lieutenant Romashov, who feels increasingly alienated and disillusioned, contemplating his future and ambitions amidst the strict military hierarchy. His interactions with other officers expose themes of social status, personal honor, and the pressures of military life, foreshadowing potential conflicts and deeper character development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kuprin, A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich), 1870-1938 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Poedinok. English |
| Title | The duel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Duel_(Kuprin_novel) |
| Note | Translation of: Поединок. |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russia -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dueling -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44117 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 233 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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