Oblomov
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
At the heart of this enduring 19th-century masterpiece lies Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, a nobleman whose paralyzing apathy and profound indolence render him unable to leave his bed, let alone navigate the complexities of Russian society. As the archetype of the "superfluous man," Oblomov exists in a state of suspended animation, retreating from the demands of his estate and the expectations of his peers into a world of reverie and comfort. His internal struggle—or lack thereof—is contrasted sharply against the vitality of his friend Stolz and the earnest hopes of the woman he loves, creating a poignant and often humorous examination of the clash between dreams and reality.
Author: Ivan Goncharov
Format: Hardback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
At the heart of this enduring 19th-century masterpiece lies Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, a nobleman whose paralyzing apathy and profound indolence render him unable to leave his bed, let alone navigate the complexities of Russian society. As the archetype of the "superfluous man," Oblomov exists in a state of suspended animation, retreating from the demands of his estate and the expectations of his peers into a world of reverie and comfort. His internal struggle—or lack thereof—is contrasted sharply against the vitality of his friend Stolz and the earnest hopes of the woman he loves, creating a poignant and often humorous examination of the clash between dreams and reality.