The Garnet Bracelet
原名: Гранатовый браслет
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- 年份
- 1911
- 章节数
- 13
作品简介
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.
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创作经过
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.
背景
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.
趣闻
- In 1964 director Abram Room made the film The Garnet Bracelet at Mosfilm.
- Garnet (гранат) is a dark red semi-precious stone.