Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov
The book is a satirical critique of the nobility in 19th century Russia, focusing on the titular character, a lazy and apathetic nobleman who prefers to daydream and live in his own fantasies rather than engage with the real world. His indolence is contrasted with the energetic and ambitious character of his friend who tries to get him involved in societal affairs and business. The protagonist's lethargy and inability to adapt to changing times symbolize the decay and stagnation of the Russian nobility.
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- Published
- 1859
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 200-600
- Original Language
- Russian
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- Alternate Titles
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- 25th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)
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- 89th on The 100 Most Important Translations (Notos Magazine (Turkey))
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- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
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- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)
- Finding Comfort in the Classics (NY Times)
- Finest Works of Fiction (Martin Seymour-Smith and Editors)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
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- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The 100 Greatest Novels (Nezavisimaya Gazeta (Russian Newspaper))
- William H. F. Lamont’s 100 Best Novels (1947) (archive.org)
- ZEIT-Bibliothek der 100 Bücher (Die Zeit)