Oblomov
- 443 pages
- 16 hours of reading
A comedic story about a member of the landed gentry of nineteenth-century Russia whose indolence destroys his life.
Ivan A. Goncharov Books
Ivan Alexandrovich Goncharov is a Russian novelist whose work is pivotal for understanding 19th-century Russian literature. His writing often delves into profound psychological portrayals of characters and critiques societal norms. Goncharov masterfully captures the inner lives of his protagonists, exploring themes of stagnation, moral decay, and the search for meaning in a changing society. His stylistic precision and ability to encapsulate the essence of the Russian soul make him a significant figure in literary realism.
First translation into English of an extraordinary document that lays bare the jealousies felt but rarely expressed by writers, and an eternal monument to literary paranoia.
First translation into English and further proof of the eclectic narrative skills of the celebrated author of Oblomov.