Description
Ivan Goncharov's "Oblomov" is a profound and often humorous exploration of inertia and the human condition, set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia. The novel centers on Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, a gentle, indecisive nobleman who prefers the comfort of his dressing gown and dreams of his past to the demands of the present. His life of passive contemplation is disrupted by his ambitious friend, Stoltz, and the spirited Olga, who attempts to awaken him to love and action. Through Oblomov's languid existence, Goncharov masterfully examines themes of societal change, the struggle between idealism and pragmatism, and the universal desire for peace versus the drive for achievement.
Available Editions
paperback
Bunim & Bannigan Limited
Published Jan 1, 2006
ISBN: 9781933480091
paperback
Independently Published
Published Jan 1, 2021
135 pages
ISBN: 9798530564130
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Details
First Published
1859
Language
rus
Translation
From: rus
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