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The Pit

Alexander Kuprin
rus. Яма · 1909
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Depiction of the lives and conditions of prostitutes in a Russian town at the beginning of the 20th century.
  • Critique of social inequality and injustice.
  • The issue of moral decay and societal degradation.
  • Exploration of human nature and psychological aspects of behavior in extreme conditions.
  • Questions of love, compassion, and humanity amidst cruelty and cynicism.
The Pit
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Date of publication: 16 June 2024
Updated: 14 July 2024
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Author: 
Alexander Kuprin
Original title: rus. Яма · 1909
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