About the book: 2006 / Subtle mastery of a rich palette of psychological analysis, the ability to accurately recreate everyday details and build a fascinating plot contributed to Alexander Kuprin’s early fame. "Russian Maupassant". Having left Russia shortly after the October Revolution, the writer did not waste his rich talent, which blossomed rapidly at the dawn of the 20th century. This book, along with textbook things (“Olesya”, “Gambrinus”), includes relatively little-known works by Kuprin: the historical novel “Junker”; “Côte d'Azur” - memories of the years spent in French emigration, etc..