Yama [The Pit], a Novel in Three Parts: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Yama [The Pit], a Novel in Three Parts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kuprin, A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich) (1870–1938). The listed translation credits are Guerney, Bernard Guilbert (1894–1979).
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"Yama [The Pit]" by A. I. Kuprin is a novel written in the early 20th century, prominently showcasing the themes of prostitution and the grim realities of life on the fringes of society. The narrative immerses the reader into the sordid world of a Russian brothel, focusing on the lives of the women involved and their interactions with a range of clientele, from the desperate to the depraved. It explores the psychological and social implications of their existence, hinting at deeper moral questions about human nature, dignity, and compassion. At the start of "Yama [The Pit]," the setting is introduced as a once vibrant area now teeming with brothels and representing a blend of decay and reckless abandon. The opening describes the establishments along Great and Little Yamskaya, depicting the stark contrasts between luxury and squalor. We meet various characters in and around these brothels, including women who exhibit bitter resignation, youthful dreams, and coping mechanisms in their harsh realities. The atmosphere is thick with the smell of cheap alcohol, desperation, and moments of fleeting joy amidst the degradation. As the narrative unfolds, we are invited to witness the complexity of their lives and the societal indifference that traps them in such a pitiful existence.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Yama [The Pit], a Novel in Three Parts
- Author credits: Kuprin, A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich) (1870–1938)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Guerney, Bernard Guilbert (1894–1979)
Catalogue subjects
- Prostitutes -- Russia -- Fiction
- Russia -- Fiction
- Russian fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Russian Literature
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