The Garnet Bracelet

Sobre la obra

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.

Índice

1. ICapítulo 1
2. IICapítulo 2
3. IIICapítulo 3
4. IVCapítulo 4
5. VCapítulo 5
6. VICapítulo 6
7. VIICapítulo 7
8. VIIICapítulo 8
9. IXCapítulo 9
10. XCapítulo 10
11. XICapítulo 11
12. XIICapítulo 12
13. XIIICapítulo 13

Historia de la obra

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.

Contexto

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.

Datos curiosos

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