Обрыв

Обрыв

by Ivan Goncharov

"The Precipice" is a profound and insightful novel that delves into the complex social and psychological changes occurring in 19th-century Russia. Through the lens of its protagonist, Boris Pavlovich Raysky, the novel explores the clash between traditional and modern values, the decline of the old patriarchal order, and the rise of new forces shaping Russian society. Goncharov's masterful storytelling and nuanced character development offer a rich tapestry of human experience, making "The Precipice" a timeless classic of Russian literature.

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Ivan Alexandrovich Goncharov was a Russian novelist best known for his novels A Common Story (1847), Oblomov (1859), and The Precipice (1869). He also served in many official capacities, including the...

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