Demir-Kayá
Author: Alexander Kuprin
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Languages: RU, English
Genre: Fairy tale, Historical, Short story
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The brigand Demir-Kayá, penitent for ninety-nine killings, serves travellers for twenty years while awaiting a sign of forgiveness.
Characters
- Demir-Kayá — a repentant brigand: After many killings, he seeks forgiveness through service to travellers.
- Seid-Ahbly — the old boat captain and storyteller: He tells the legend on the night sea.
- Azrail — the angel of death: He sets Demir-Kayá on his path of atonement.