Sulamith

Summary

The novella «Sulamith» by Alexander Kuprin tells the story of the great and tragic love between King Solomon and a simple girl named Sulamith. Set in ancient Israel, Solomon, the ruler of Judea, renowned for his wisdom and wealth, encounters the beautiful Sulamith and falls in love with her. Their love is pure and elevated, yet it faces numerous obstacles. Despite his power and riches, Solomon finds himself powerless against fate. Sulamith perishes, leaving Solomon alone to realize that true happiness lies not in wealth and power, but in love and simplicity.