| Author |
Lermontov, Mikhail Iurevich, 1814-1841 |
| Translator |
Murray, Marr |
| Translator |
Wisdom, J. H. |
| Title |
A Hero of Our Time
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Hero_of_Our_Time
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| Note |
Translation of: Герой нашего времени.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Judith Boss, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"A Hero of Our Time" by Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov is a novel written in the early 19th century, considered a masterpiece of Russian literature. The book explores the complexities of the Byronic hero through the experiences of its protagonist, Grigori Pechorin, a disillusioned officer in the Caucasus who struggles with his inner feelings and the impact of his actions on those around him. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a traveler making his way through the beautiful yet treacherous landscapes of the Caucasus. This traveler recounts his journey and interactions with various individuals, including the mysterious and captivating Pechorin, who becomes central to the story. In the first chapters, we learn about Pechorin’s encounters with various characters, including his relationships with brave but naïve locals, and the exotic beauty, Bela, whom he captures. The opening sets the tone for Pechorin's complex character, hinting at his charm, ennui, and moral ambivalence, while creating an evocative backdrop of the rugged terrain that shapes these interactions and conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Caucasus -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- History, Military -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
913 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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