A God forgotten hole of a town in the south of Russia, a military unit of an infantry regiment... A.I. Kuprin served in the army and some small episodes describing military life are very memorable and historically correct. In this book you will find some colorful description of the Russian officers, philosophical thoughts about human nature and passion. Romashov, a romantic young officer, is surrounded by drunken parties, debauchery and dumb army life. We can see how his soul grows in him and how he seeks some answers to the questions he is faced with. Lack of clear goals in life and his love to a married woman lead him to a fatal duel.
