A family of noblemen by Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov

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Author Saltykov, Mikhail Evgrafovich, 1826-1889
Translator Yarmolinsky, Avrahm, 1890-1975
Uniform Title Gospoda Golovlevy. English
Title A family of noblemen
Note Another English translation has been published under the title: The Golovlyov family.
Note Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary "A Family of Noblemen" by Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Arina Petrovna Golovliov, a stern and domineering matriarch, as she navigates the complexities of family relationships and the management of her estate. Key characters include her sons—Stepan, who returns home in a state of disarray, and Porfiry, a sycophantic opportunist—and the dynamic within the family reflects themes of greed, entitlement, and the burdens of legacy. At the start of the novel, the focus is on Arina Petrovna and her bailiff Anton Vasilyev as she grapples with disquieting news about her son, Stepan, who has squandered his inheritance and is returning home. Arina is portrayed as a formidable and independent woman, fiercely protective of her estate, grappling with her contradictory feelings towards her not-so-favored offspring. Stepan, characterized by his frivolous lifestyle and failed attempts at independence, prepares to confront the bleak reality of returning to a mother who clearly despises him. The opening chapters set a tone of dark satire, illustrating both the dynamics of a dysfunctional family and the societal expectations of aristocracy, marking an intriguing beginning to the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Families -- Russia -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 44237
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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