The work is about the delicate nature of life and how even something as simple as breathing can be filled with beauty and complexity. Bunin writes about the appreciation of life in all its forms and how even the most mundane moments can be filled with wonder. He also reflects on the fragility of life and how it can be so easily taken away.

The Gentleman from San Francisco tells the story of a young man who moves to San Francisco in the hope of finding adventure and wealth. However, he quickly becomes disillusioned with the city and its people. The story is full of intricate details and symbolism that help to create a rich and complex portrait of the city.

The story is dedicated to the fleeting love that broke out on the Volga steamer between the lieutenant and "a little nameless woman." Left alone, the lieutenant realizes how happy this meeting was for him and how it is now irretrievably lost.

Son is a complex, emotionally charged novella by Ivan Bunin that explores the father-son relationship. The story follows the son's journey as he returns to his childhood home to bury his father and confronts the ghosts of his past. Bunin expertly uses symbols and imagery to convey the son's inner turmoil and emotional state. The novella is considered a masterpiece of Russian literature.

Bright Monday' is a story by Ivan Bunin about a young man who leaves his small town life and goes to the city in search of adventure and love. However, he quickly becomes disillusioned with city life and returns home. The story is notable for its detailed exploration of the protagonist's conflicting feelings about his hometown and his desire to escape.