| Author |
Goncharov, Ivan Aleksandrovich, 1812-1891 |
| Title |
Tavallinen juttu II
Kaksi-osainen romaani
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| Note |
Translation of part 2 of Обыкнове́нная исто́рия.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Tavallinen juttu II" by Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov is a two-part novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores complex emotional themes, primarily through the character of Aleksander, who grapples with disillusionment in love and friendship. As he reflects on his past disappointments, the narrative unfolds the intricate dynamics between him, his aunt Lisaveta Aleksandrowna, and his uncle Piotr Ivanitsh, providing a deep psychological exploration of relationships and societal norms. The opening of the novel introduces us to Aleksander, who is still reeling from emotional turmoil a year after significant events detailed in the first volume. He expresses a cynical view of love, reflecting on the apparent insincerity around him, particularly in his interactions with Nadinka and other figures from his past. Lisaveta listens patiently to Aleksander's lamentations while subtly probing the depths of his understanding of love and friendship. Through their conversations, the complexities of human emotions emerge, revealing Aleksander’s struggle with his ideals versus the perceived superficiality of those around him, setting the stage for his ongoing inner conflict and character development throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Russia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53056 |
| Release Date |
Sep 16, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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