“Dark Avenues” is the famous collection of short stories by Ivan Bunin, written in exile and dedicated to the theme of love in all its manifestations. In the book, the author masterfully depicts complex human relationships—passion, disappointment, and nostalgia—creating a unique atmosphere of Russian life in the early 20th century. The work is characterized by exquisite language, profound psychological depth, and subtle lyricism, all typical of Bunin’s prose. Each story in the collection is a small masterpiece, revealing the tragic beauty of love and the inevitability of separation, making “Dark Avenues” one of the peak achievements of Russian literature.