Goncharov, I.A.
Oblomov (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140449877
- author:
- Goncharov, I.A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 3.05 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, a man of indolent aristocracy, spends most of his days in bed. With sympathetic humor and compassion, this masterful portrait of upper-class decline explores the life of a man who has given up his job, neglected his books, and found himself in debt. Oblomov's life is one of apathy and avoidance, as he struggles to cope with the demands of the real world. His servant Zakhar waits on him, but even this simple act of service is too much for Oblomov to bear. As he navigates his crumbling apartment and avoids the consequences of his actions, Oblomov risks losing the love of his life. This superb translation by David Magarshack captures all the subtle comedy and near-tragedy of the original novel, offering a nuanced exploration of decline and stagnation in 19th-century Russia.
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