Lermontov, Mikhail
A Hero of Our Time (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143105633
- author:
- Lermontov, Mikhail
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov This 19th-century Russian novel tells the story of Pechorin, a disillusioned young officer who embarks on a series of adventures in the Caucasus. His experiences with brigands, smugglers, soldiers, and lovers lead to a profound exploration of alienation and the search for meaning. Lermontov's masterpiece has influenced some of the most notable writers of the 20th century, including Anthony Burgess and Chuck Palahniuk. The novel's themes of disillusionment and the human condition continue to resonate with readers today. Published in 1820, A Hero of Our Time is a significant work of Russian literature that offers a unique glimpse into the country's turbulent 19th-century past.
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