Poor Liza by Nikolay Karamzin
The narrative revolves around a tragic love story between Liza, a simple and innocent Russian peasant girl, and Erast, a nobleman with fickle affections. Liza falls deeply in love with Erast, who initially reciprocates her feelings but eventually abandons her for a life in the city and the pursuit of wealth and social status. Liza, heartbroken and unable to reconcile with her loss, ultimately drowns herself in despair. The story serves as a poignant exploration of the societal divide between the peasantry and the nobility, the destructive power of unrequited love, and the clash between traditional rural life and the encroaching influence of modernity.
The 4104th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1792
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 30-50
- Original Language
- Russian
- Avg User Rating
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(2.8)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 49th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)