Tale of a Russian man and his friendships and loves, his intrigues and life.

This Golden Deer Classics collection contains the following classic Russian novels: - Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol - Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov - Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev - Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina by LeoTolstoy - The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Mother by Maxim Gorky

Come along on a very Russian adventure with the greatest classics the world has ever known! This meticulously edited collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Introduction: The Rise of the Russian Empire Novels & Novellas: Dead Souls Oblomov Fathers and Sons Fyodor Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment The Idiot The Brothers Karamazov Leo Tolstoy: War and Peace Anna Karenina The Death of Ivan Ilych The Kreutzer Sonata Anton Chekhov: The Steppe: T...

The Giants of Russian Literature: The Greatest Russian Novels, Stories, Plays, Folk Tales & Legends' collection presents an unparalleled exploration into the richness of Russian literary canon. The anthology stitches together an intricate tapestry of themes—ranging from the stark bleakness of existential inquiry to the opulent descriptions of human emotions and societal critiques. The diversity in literary styles is palpable, as the collection spans across classic novels, evocative short s...

This collection contains the following classic Russian novels: - Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol - Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov - Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev - Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina by LeoTolstoy - The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Mother by Maxim Gorky

The novel focuses on the life of the main character, Ilya Ilyich Oblomov. Oblomov is a member of the upper middle class and the son of a member of Russia's nineteenth century landed gentry. Oblomov's distinguishing characteristic is his slothful attitude towards life. Oblomov raises this trait to an art form, conducting his little daily business from his bed.The first part of the book finds Oblomov in bed one morning. He receives a letter from the manager of his country estate, Obl...

The Precipice considered Goncharov's best work where he was able to realize his artistic ambition to the full. Dreams and aspirations of Raisky sounding like a sonorous chord, praising a Woman, Motherland, God and love.

"The Precipice" is a philosophical and psychological novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and societal issues.The story follows the life of Alexei Ivanovich, a government clerk who struggles with personal dilemmas and existential questions. As he reflects on his life, relationships, and the challenges of his time, the novel examines themes of disillusionment, moral conflicts, and the search for personal fulfillment in a changing society.Similar to "Oblomov," "The Precipi...

Oblomov is the second novel by Russian writer Ivan Goncharov. Ilya Ilych Oblomov is the central character of the novel, portrayed as the ultimate incarnation of the superfluous man, a symbolic character in 19th-century Russian literature. Oblomov is a young, generous nobleman who seems incapable of making important decisions or undertaking any significant actions. Throughout the novel he rarely leaves his room or bed. In the first 50 pages, he manages only to move from his bed to a chair. ...

Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov is a celebrated masterpiece of Russian literature that offers a profound and often humorous exploration of human nature, society, and the struggle between dreams and action. First published in 1859, the novel presents one of the most memorable characters in literary history and provides a powerful reflection on the social and cultural atmosphere of nineteenth-century Russia. The story centers on Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, a gentle and thoughtful nobleman who spends most...

This collection contains the following classic Russian novels: - Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol - Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov - Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev - Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina by LeoTolstoy - The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Mother by Maxim Gorky

Ivan Goncharov's "Oblomov" is a profound exploration of existential inertia, masterfully capturing the ennui that plagues the protagonist, Ilya Oblomov. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, Goncharov employs a rich, satirical style that melds realism with philosophical inquiry, revealing the cultural malaise of a society caught between tradition and modernity. The novel meticulously examines the concept of the 'Oblomovism'—a state of inaction and indecision'—serving as both a c...