YAMA [THE PIT]

Of this edition, intended for private circulation only, and printed from type on Berkeley Antique laid paper, 950 copies have been printed for America, and 550 for Great Britain. Also, 55 unnumbered copies, for the press.

This copy is Number 223

YAMA [THE PIT]

A NOVEL IN THREE PARTS

BY ALEXANDRA KUPRIN

TRANSLATED FROM THE RUSSIAN
BY BERNARD GUILBERT GUERNEY

"All the horror is in just this, that there is no horror ..."

AUTHOR'S DEDICATION

I know that many will find this novel immoral and indecent; nevertheless, I dedicate it with all my heart to MOTHERS AND YOUTHS—A. K.

TRANSLATOR'S DEDICATION

I dedicate the labour of translation, in all humility and sincerity, to K. ANDRAE. B. G. G.

PART ONE

PART TWO

PART THREE