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| Title | : | The Same Old Story |
| Author | : | Ivan Goncharov |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 392 pages |
| Published | : | January 20th 2001 by University Press of the Pacific (first published 1847) |
| Categories | : | Cultural. Russia. Classics. Literature. Russian Literature. Fiction |
Ivan Goncharov
Paperback | Pages: 392 pages Rating: 4.19 | 1164 Users | 77 Reviews
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The Same Old Story (1847) tells the story of Alexander Aduyev who leaves the idyllic setting of his home in the country to seek his fortune and make a career in St. Petersburg under the guidance and protection of his uncle, a government official. Such is the beginning of this "ordinary story". Alexander Aduyev, a "romantic three times over" (to quote Vissarion Belinsky) gradually sheds his idyllic notions and develops into a heartless and calculating climber.Present Books During The Same Old Story
| Original Title: | Обыкновенная история |
| ISBN: | 0898751985 (ISBN13: 9780898751987) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Saint Petersburg(Russian Federation) |
| Literary Awards: | Oxford-Weidenfeld Translation Prize Nominee for Stephen Pearl (2016) |
Rating Of Books The Same Old Story
Ratings: 4.19 From 1164 Users | 77 ReviewsWrite Up Of Books The Same Old Story
The stories of pre-revolutionary Russia are quite remarkable. Saint Petersburg must have been quite a place, indeed, during the days of Russian nobility.The Same Old Story is, but is also nothing but. It is, because its a story like so many of the others Ive been reading lately. Boy moves from village to Saint Petersburg, seeking wealth and love. He then proceeds to make a bit of a fool of himself in the parlor rooms of the wealthy commercent and merchants as he pursues his passions and seeksI was thinking about this one lately and figured that it deserved five, not four stars as I gave it (because I felt like there was a great lack of metaphysical weight) when I originally read it (exactly three years ago on summer vacation). Great post-romanticism stuff. Liked it far better than the somewhat overhyped Oblomov. Most memorable character: main characters cynical uncle.
This book was excellent. Goncharov is a genius; he gets human nature just right. This book is very depressing leaving one feeling hopeless, helpless and cynical at the end. I think many people go through the process of disillusionment, disappointment, and depression that the main character experiences as he gets older and is more in touch with the real world. This book explains the change in people from idealists to materialists, and makes one really think about the world. I also really love the
What a pleasure to read this carefully thought out yet occasionally surprising novel, The Same Old Story, a work considered prelude to the masterful Oblomov, but its secondary status is by no means evident during reading. The new translation by Stephen Pearl manages to present natural English narrative and conversations while keeping the reader aware of the Russian setting and original language. In a classic yet open-ended way, the story unfolds of a wealthy and pampered young man's adventures
Full of humor and great humanity, a tribute to the great coming of age novels of Balzac. This was a trip down memory lane for me, reliving the follies of youth, disillusionment, and finally acceptance of one's place in the grand scheme of things. It shall be required reading for my son upon starting university.
An only child, twenty year old Alexander Aduyev has lived a life of privilege; over-indulged by Anna Pavlovna, his doting, widowed mother, and waited on hand and foot by her as well as the household servants. Life has certainly been easy for him, although it hasnt spoilt his sweet, trusting and innocent nature. However, having lived a country life, he now wants to spread his wings and move to St Petersburg. He has no fixed idea of what he wants to do with his life, just that he wants to live a
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