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Russia -- History, Military -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction Books
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Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov
A Hero of Our Time
"A Hero of Our Time" by Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov is a novel written in 1839 and published in 1840. It introduces Pechorin, a compelling Byronic antihero whose cynicism and self-destructive behavior epitomize the "superfluous man" of Russian literature. Through his conquests and contradictions, Pechorin pursues pleasure while drowning in existential emptiness. His romantic manipulations and arbitrary actions leave devastation in their wake, including tragic consequences for those who love him. Recognized as Russia's first psychological fiction, the novel explores one man's profound alienation against the beautiful backdrop of the Caucasus.
Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov
Der Held unserer Zeit: Kaukasische Lebensbilder
"Der Held unserer Zeit: Kaukasische Lebensbilder" by Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov is a novel published in 1840. Considered the first psychological novel in Russian literature, it follows the enigmatic officer Grigory Pechorin through interconnected stories set in the Caucasus. Through encounters with a kidnapped Circassian princess, smugglers, society ladies, and fellow officers, Pechorin emerges as a Byronic figure—the archetype of the "superfluous man" whose unpredictable actions leave tragedy in their wake. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, revealing a complex portrait of restlessness and moral ambiguity.
Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov
Aikamme uros
"Aikamme uros" by Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov is a novel published in 1840. It follows Pechorin, a compelling Byronic antihero whose cynical philosophy and restless spirit lead him through romantic conquests and emotional turmoil in the Caucasus. This groundbreaking psychological fiction explores a man of contradictions—sensitive yet detached, intelligent yet self-destructive—who pursues pleasure while confronting the futility of existence. As his arbitrary actions bring tragedy to those around him, Pechorin's journey reveals the darker dimensions of a generation's moral emptiness.
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