Alexander Kuprin

Alexander Kuprin was born in Narovchat, Penza in Russia on 7th September 1870.At 3 his Father died and he and mother moved to Moscow. By 10 he was enrolled at the Second Moscow Military High School and there his interest in literature began. The...

A Goya painting come to life, Crimson Blood offers a larger-than-life portrayal of a Spanish bullfight, in all its glorious, vibrant, cruel, gory, and ecstatic details. Duration - 1h 21m. Author - Alexander Kuprin. Narrator - Craig Bowels. Published...

A short, yet thought-provoking tale picked up by the author during his many travels, Demir-Kaia leaves the reader with some questions about ethics, mercy, and redemption that are still applicable today. Duration - 9m. Author - Alexander Kuprin....

While making rounds in an old palace, a devout, dyed-in-the-wool supporter of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution meets an unexpected visitor and gets to hear his thoughts on the latest events and allocation of power. Duration - 18m. Author - Alexander...

A reminder from the master storyteller Alexander Kuprin - sometimes, there are but a few steps between your own front door and unimaginable horror. Duration - 15h 58m. Author - Alexander Kuprin. Narrator - Fred Wolinsky. Published Date - Saturday, 20...

Having traveled much and tried his hand at many jobs, Alexander Kuprin ran into all sorts of people over the course of his tumultuous life. Human Types is a selection of sketches from the vast gallery of portraits he had created as part of his...

Russian literature is not normally associated with short form. So, here is a delicious little miniature from the master of storytelling Alexander Kuprin, a tiny slice of life, skillfully presented and highly engaging. Duration - 9m. Author - Alexander...

Various aspects of love, life, and death, set against the circus background.This collection includes the following works:BlondinAllez!BrickieAnatoly DurovLolliThe Daughter of Great Barnum Duration - 3h 30m. Author - Alexander Kuprin. Narrator - Nathan...

Of Men And Women is an anthology of short stories by the great Russian writer Alexander Kuprin focusing on various types of relationships between the two genders. Traditional marriages, friendships, obsessions, submissions, and much more - brought to...

A beautiful collection of female archetypes from the author of The Garnet Bracelet and Sulamyth.This collection includes the following works:OlesyaA Total StrangerA WhimThe JewessA Sentimental AffairThe Railroad MistressGrunyaThe Autumn...

We love reason, advancing through facts to reach a conclusion that explains exactly where we are at.When literary masters create their stories on this theme we are left with some quite brilliant and riveting works that help us gain fascinating insight...

It is one thing to read the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea in a book and swoon over the romance of it all. It is a different thing entirely when the myth comes tumbling into your life and turns it upside down. "Be careful what you wish for," warns...

This short collection of Alexander Kuprin's stories and novellas is intended as light reading - to amuse, puzzle, entertain, and enchant.This anthology includes the following works:A Personal Gift from the EmperorA Martyr to FashionMeaslesArtistThe...

Come away to Ancient Jerusalem in the time of King Solomon - a city of great splendor and great squalor, of many gods and goddesses, of paupers and kings. Behold the beating heart of the Middle East, whose economic and political affairs reach far and...

The Blessed South lies somewhere between a travel diary and a poetic sketchbook. With his usual skill, Alexander Kuprin lends the air of romance even to the most mundane scenes and situations, inviting the reader to be captivated and enjoy. Duration -...

A fairy tale for grownups, Alexander Kuprin's lovely fantasy The Blue Star is a wonderful study in human perception. Duration - 33m. Author - Alexander Kuprin. Narrator - Lisa Reichert. Published Date - Monday, 22 January 2024. Copyright - © 2012 TSK...

While almost entirely fictional, this story about the famous entertainer Barnum, his beautiful daughter, and one very clever clown, set against the backdrop of an old-fashioned circus, is witty, sweet, and romantic. Duration - 42m. Author - Alexander...

One of the most beautiful and poignant stories by the great Alexander Kuprin - a story of tragic love, truly unlike any other. Duration - 2h 9m. Author - Alexander Kuprin. Narrator - Mary Lehnert. Published Date - Monday, 22 January 2024. Copyright -...

Alexander Kuprin prefaced his novel The Pit about the lives of early 20th century Russian prostitutes as follows, "I know many people will find this novel amoral and inappropriate, but nevertheless I dedicated it from the bottom of my heart to mothers...

A peasant's son leaves his family after being drafted into the army and returns far more different than anyone ever expected. Duration - 22h 21m. Author - Alexander Kuprin. Narrator - Fred Wolinsky. Published Date - Tuesday, 16 January 2024. Copyright...

So many dream of limitless power and fulfillment of all wishes. Wise men, alchemists and philosophers spend decades looking for this great secret. What would they say, if they discovered that the ultimate prize they so desperately pursued ended up...

A story of once-in-a-lifetime love - found and lost through sheer foolishness, set in the beautifully romantic south of France, richly detailed by the masterful pen of Alexander Kuprin. Duration - 3h 34m. Author - Alexander Kuprin. Narrator - Kirk...