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Russian writer

Lived
1870–1938
Country
Russia
Books
8

Aleksandr I. Kuprin published 6 novels, 1 novella and 1 short story collection, beginning with Olesya (1898). The best-known is The Duel (1905).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Aleksandr I. Kuprin

Standalone novels in order

  1. Olesya (1898)

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  2. The Duel (1905)

    306 pages

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  3. The Pit (1909)

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  4. The Bracelet of Garnets (1911)

    266 pagesAdapted for film

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  5. Sasha (1920)

    253 pages

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  6. Yama (1927)

    406 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. Liquid Sunshine (1913)

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Short story collections in order

  1. Gambrinus and Other Stories (1925)

    162 pages

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About Aleksandr I. Kuprin

Aleksandr Ivanovich Kuprin was a Russian writer best known for his novels The Duel (1905) and Yama: The Pit (1915), as well as Moloch (1896), Olesya (1898), "Captain Ribnikov" (1906), "Emerald" (1907), and The Garnet Bracelet (1911) – the latter made into a 1965 movie.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Aleksandr I. Kuprin FAQ

How many books has Aleksandr I. Kuprin written?
Aleksandr I. Kuprin published 6 novels, 1 novella and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Aleksandr I. Kuprin's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Duel.
What is Aleksandr I. Kuprin's last book?
Yama (1927).
What is Aleksandr I. Kuprin's most famous book?
The Duel (1905) is Aleksandr I. Kuprin's most widely read book.
Which Aleksandr I. Kuprin books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Bracelet of Garnets (as The Garnet Bracelet, film, 1965).
Can I read Aleksandr I. Kuprin's books for free?
Yes. 6 books by Aleksandr I. Kuprin are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.