About the book: 2018 / The book includes the most famous works of the classic of Russian literature Alexander Ivanovich Kuprin (1870–1938). “Garnet Bracelet” (1910) is a story about unrequited and pure love, which “women dream of and which men are no longer capable of.” “The Duel” (1905) is, according to critics, the most significant and profound work of the writer. The events in it develop against the backdrop of army life, revealing the social and moral problems of the army and society as a whole. “Olesya” (1898) is one of Kuprin’s own favorite works. The story tells the story of the tragic love of a city gentleman and a village girl, who is considered a witch..