# Sulamith — Short Fiction character guide

> Sulamith in Short Fiction by Aleksandr Kuprin.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** the beautiful Sulamith

**First appearance:** 0163-sulamith

## Snapshot

A vineyard girl of extraordinary beauty whose love for King Solomon lifts her from the vines of Bath-El-Khav to the heart of a king's desire.

## Who they are

Sulamith tends her brother's vineyard on the slopes outside Jerusalem, a lowly keeper of vines whose beauty draws the attention of watchmen and, ultimately, of King Solomon himself. She is lithe, fearless, and utterly given over to her love, running through the night past leering guards and back to the wall where the king waits for her. Her passion transforms her from a nameless girl into the woman whose love the story insists will outlast every kingdom and king.

## Relationships

### [King Solomon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/king_solomon)

_romantic_

King Solomon and Sulamith are passionate lovers, with Solomon deeply enamored by her beauty and devotion.

### [Anna Georgievna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/anna_georgievna)

_friendship_

Anna Georgievna is a close friend and confidante to Sulamith, offering support and companionship.

### [Anna Georgievna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/anna_georgievna)

_friendship_

Anna Georgievna is a close friend and confidante to Sulamith, offering support and companionship.

### [King Solomon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/king_solomon)

_romantic_

King Solomon and Sulamith are passionate lovers, with Solomon deeply enamored by her beauty and devotion.

### [King Solomon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/king_solomon)

_romantic_

King Solomon and Sulamith are passionate lovers, with Solomon deeply enamored by her beauty and devotion.

## In the story

### [Sulamith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/sulamith)

A beautiful and innocent vineyard worker who becomes Solomon's beloved, only to be murdered by a jealous rival.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the poor maiden of the vineyard whom the king loved with all his heart.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/iv)

A young vineyard keeper who is captivated by Solomon's words and eventually yields to his passion.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/vi)

The beautiful maiden who anoints herself with myrrh and waits for her beloved, King Solomon.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/vii)

Sulamith is bathed, dressed, and adorned by servants, then offers herself as a slave to Solomon.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/viii)

The beloved maiden who receives gifts of precious stones from King Solomon and shares in his joy.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/ix)

Sulamith is the lowly maiden turned beloved of Solomon, who listens to his tales and expresses her deep love and curiosity.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/xi)

Referenced as the vineyard girl whom the king loves, described as meek, tender, and all love.

### [The Seventh Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/xii)

Sulamith expresses fear of death, asks to visit the vineyard, is fatally stabbed by Eliab, and dies with a smile, thanking Solomon for their love.

## Links

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