The Duel
Interesting Facts
- The book is based on the author's personal experience, having served in the army and knowing the life of officers from the inside.
- The work caused a wide resonance in society and was perceived as a critique of the Russian army of that time.
- The main character, Lieutenant Romashov, undergoes an internal conflict and disillusionment with military service.
- The book raises themes of honor, duty, and personal freedom, while also criticizing the cruelty and senselessness of military life.
- The work was banned by censorship in the Russian Empire but was popular in samizdat.
Date of publication: 14 June 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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