The Garnet Bracelet

About the work

On her name day Princess Vera Sheina receives an unusual present - an old garnet bracelet and a letter from a man who has loved her without hope for many years. Vera's husband and brother think it is a ridiculous and improper affair. A story about a selfless love that asks for nothing in return.

Contents

1. IChapter 1
2. IIChapter 2
3. IIIChapter 3
4. IVChapter 4
5. VChapter 5
6. VIChapter 6
7. VIIChapter 7
8. VIIIChapter 8
9. IXChapter 9
10. XChapter 10
11. XIChapter 11
12. XIIChapter 12
13. XIIIChapter 13

How it was written

Kuprin wrote the story in 1910 and published it in 1911. It was based on a real story the writer heard from a family he knew.

Context

The story is set at a Black Sea resort at the beginning of the twentieth century, among the aristocracy. Thirteen chapters of different lengths and many dialogues make it a text of intermediate difficulty.

Interesting facts

• In 1964 director Abram Room made the film The Garnet Bracelet at Mosfilm.
• Garnet (гранат) is a dark red semi-precious stone.