A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov

A Novel in Five Parts

"A Hero of Our Time" is a novel that follows the life of a young, charismatic, yet cynical and emotionally detached Russian officer, who serves in the Caucasus region. The story is told through a series of narratives, including the officer's own journal entries, revealing his manipulative and self-destructive tendencies. The novel explores themes of disillusionment, morality, and the nature of heroism in the 19th century Russian society.

The 297th greatest book of all time


Published
1840
Nationality
Russian
Type
Fiction
Pages
150-200
Words
64,000
Original Language
Russian
Alternate Titles
None

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