Herra Oblomov: Romaani maaorjuuden ajoilta by Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov
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| Author | Goncharov, Ivan Aleksandrovich, 1812-1891 |
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| Translator | Kianto, Ilmari, 1874-1970 |
| Title | Herra Oblomov: Romaani maaorjuuden ajoilta |
| Note | Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Herra Oblomov: Romaani maaorjuuden ajoilta" by Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes related to laziness, social conditions, and personal inefficacy through the character of Ilja Iljitsh Oblomov. It delves into the psychological and societal factors that give rise to his notorious laziness and inaction, presenting a vivid critique of Russian society at that time. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist, Ilja Iljitsh Oblomov, who is depicted in a state of leisurely inertia, lying in bed in a poorly maintained apartment in St. Petersburg. His late awakening and casual demeanor suggest a deep-seated aversion to productivity and responsibility, particularly as he grapples with anxiety over a troubling letter from his estate manager concerning financial issues. Despite his good nature and amiable appearance, Oblomov embodies a contradiction: he desires change and improvement in his life, yet continually procrastinates, reflecting on a life devoid of ambition. As the narrative unfolds, interacting with his servant Sakariias and other characters, the complexities of his character and societal commentary begin to emerge, setting the stage for a profound examination of idleness and its implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48764 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 55 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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