Includes: The Diary of a Superfluous Man, A Tour in the Forest, Yakov Pasinkov, Andrei Kolosov, and A Correspendence. The Diary of a Superfluous Man is an 1850 novella by Russian author Ivan Turgenev. It is written in the first person in the form of a diary by a man who has a few days left to live as he recounts incidents of his life. The story has become the archetype for the Russian literary concept of the superfluous man.
Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev reflects on existence in The Diary of a Superfluous Man, offering poignant insights into the human experience. The Diary of a Superfluous Man, and Other Stories by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev: Immerse yourself in the eloquent prose of Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev through the pages of The Diary of a Superfluous Man, and Other Stories. This collection of poignant tales delves into the complexities of human relationships, societal expectations, and the inherent struggles of existence. Turgenev's narrative prowess brings to life characters grappling with the intricacies of their own humanity. Why This Book? Turgenev's The Diary of a Superfluous Man, and Other Stories provides a profound exploration of the human experience. These stories serve as a mirror reflecting the universal challenges of love, identity, and the pursuit of meaning. Readers will find themselves captivated by the timeless themes woven into the fabric of these narratives. Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev, a Russian literary giant, is renowned for his insightful portrayal of the human condition. The Diary of a Superfluous Man, and Other Stories stands as a testament to Turgenev's enduring legacy in the world of literature.
A vivid picture of nineteenth-century Russian society, but above all the poignant story of a man whose mortality becomes the only aspect of life that he shares with his fellow man.
When Turgenev published Diary of a Superfluous Man in 1850, he created one of the first literary portraits of the alienated man. Turgenev once said that there was a great deal of himself in the unsuccessful lovers who appear in his fiction. This failure, along with painful self-consciousness, is a central fact for the ailing Chulkaturin in this melancholy tale. As he reflects on his life, he tells the story of Liza, whom he loved, and a prince, whom she loved instead, and the curious turns all their lives took.
How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories by Ivan Turgenev The Diary of a Superfluous Man is an 1850 novella by Russian author Ivan Turgenev. It is written in the first person in the form of a diary by a man who has a few days left to live as he recounts incidents of his life. The story has become the archetype for the Russian literary concept of the superfluous man. Plot Summary: The doctor has just left me. At last I have got at something definite! For all his cunning, he had to speak out at last. Yes, I am soon, very soon, to die. The frozen rivers will break up, and with the last snow I shall, most likely, swim away whither? God knows! To the ocean too. Well, well, since one must die, one may as well die in the spring. But isn't it absurd to begin a diary a fortnight, perhaps, before death? What does it matter? And by how much are fourteen days less than fourteen years, fourteen centuries? Beside eternity, they say, all is nothingness--yes, but in that case eternity, too, is nothing. I see I am letting myself drop into metaphysics; that's a bad sign--am I not rather faint-hearted, perchance? I had better begin a description of some sort. It's damp and windy out of doors.
