Ivan Goncharov
The Same Old Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847495624
- author:
- Ivan Goncharov
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Alma Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 3 x 13 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Alexander Aduev's dreams of pursuing a career as a poet are put to the test as he leaves his rural home for the city. Next to his uncle, Pyotr, a shrewd businessman, Alexander struggles to reconcile his ideals with the harsh realities of urban life. As disappointment and disillusionment take hold, Alexander must decide whether to return to the comfort of his country upbringing or adapt to the city's ruthless rules and morals. Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov's first novel, The Same Old Story, presents a humorous study of lost illusions and spiritual awakening in the modern world. Translated by Stephen Pearl, this new edition brings Goncharov's witty prose to life, offering a nuanced exploration of one young man's journey towards self-discovery.
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