Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov

Oblomov (eBook, ePUB)

A Lethargic Tale of Societal Apathy and Missed Opportunities

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Produktbeschreibung

Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov's novel 'Oblomov' is a seminal work in Russian literature, depicting the themes of sloth and indecision in a changing society. The protagonist, Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, embodies the lethargy and apathy of the upper classes in 19th century Russia, making a powerful statement about the consequences of such a lifestyle. Goncharov's writing style is characterized by its detailed psychological insight and social commentary, placing 'Oblomov' firmly in the tradition of Russian realism. The novel's languid pace mirrors Oblomov's own inertia, drawing the reader into his world of procrastination and missed opportunities.Overall, 'Oblomov' is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and a scathing critique of societal norms. Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov's background as a civil servant and his observations of Russian society undoubtedly influenced his creation of Oblomov, shedding light on the author's motivations for writing such a poignant novel. I highly recommend 'Oblomov' to readers interested in Russian literature, social commentary, and the complexities of human nature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 279
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664142474
• Artikelnr.: 58435974

Autorenporträt

Ivan Alexandrovich Goncharov (Russian: ) was a Russian novelist best known as the author of Oblomov (1859).Goncharov was born in Simbirsk into the family of a wealthy merchant; as a reward for his grandfather's military service, they were elevated to gentry status.[4] He was educated at a boarding school, then the Moscow College of Commerce, and finally at Moscow State University. After graduating, he served for a short time in the office of the Governor of Simbirsk, before moving to Saint Petersburg where he worked as government translator and private tutor, while publishing poetry and fiction in private almanacs. Goncharov's first novel, A Common Story, was published in Sovremennik in 1847.Goncharov's second and best-known novel, Oblomov, was published in 1859 in Otechestvennye zapiski. His third and final novel, The Precipice, was published in Vestnik Evropy in 1869. He also worked as a literary and theatre critic. Towards the end of his life Goncharov wrote a memoir called An Uncommon Story, in which he accused his literary rivals, first and foremost Ivan Turgenev, of having plagiarized his works and prevented him from achieving European fame. The memoir was published in 1924. Fyodor Dostoevsky, among others, considered Goncharov an author of high stature. Anton Chekhov is quoted as stating that Goncharov was "...ten heads above me in talent."