The River of Life, and Other Stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The River of Life, and Other Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kuprin, A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich) (1870–1938). The listed translation credits are Koteliansky, S. S. (Samuel Solomonovitch) (1880–1955); Murry, John Middleton (1889–1957).
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"The River of Life and Other Stories" by Alexander Kuprin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story, titled "The River of Life," introduces readers to the dreary setting of a third-rate hotel called the ‘Serbia’, populated by misfits, lodgers, and a landlady, Anna Friedrichovna, who juggles the chaos of her life with care, navigating her relationships with her children and a downfallen lieutenant, Tchijhevich. The narrative dives deep into themes of survival, loss, and the human condition, exploring the lives of those who inhabit the margins of society. The opening portion of the collection sets a vivid scene in the cluttered and rundown hotel where Anna Friedrichovna runs her household with a mix of toughness and vulnerability. With the smells of cooking permeating the air, the landlady deals with her children’s antics and the errant behavior of Lieutenant Tchijhevich, who lives under her roof, highlighting a blend of love, conflict, and financial strife. As tensions rise, culminating in a personal conflict between the lieutenant and Anna, the story unfolds to reveal their complex relationships against a backdrop of a war-torn society and the crumbling remnants of once respectable lives. This rich tapestry of human interactions invites readers to reflect on the deeper themes of desperation and resilience within the margins of existence.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The River of Life, and Other Stories
- Author credits: Kuprin, A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich) (1870–1938)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Koteliansky, S. S. (Samuel Solomonovitch) (1880–1955); Murry, John Middleton (1889–1957)
Catalogue subjects
- Kuprin, A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich), 1870-1938 -- Translations into English
- Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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- Category: Russian Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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