- New
World's Fastest Online Shopping Destination
World's Fastest Online Shopping Destination
Oblomov
$19.95
The novel *Oblomov* represents the pinnacle of I. A. Goncharov’s literary career. Published in 1859, it elicited a mixed response from critics. Goncharov not only portrayed a remarkable and paradoxical type of Russian character but also turned the name into a household term, defining this specific lifestyle as ‘Oblomovism.’ Some viewed Oblomov as a symbol of Russia’s stagnation and a sign of the times; in the words of N. A. Dobrolyubov, ‘Oblomov’s laziness and apathy are the sole driving force behind the events of his story.’ Other critics defended the protagonist. A. V. Druzhinin, for instance, wrote: ‘He is dear to us as an independent and pure soul, entirely free from the moralistic banality that taints the vast majority of people...’
Delivery policyAll items in stock should ship within 24 hours.
Return policyOur return policy
The novel *Oblomov* represents the pinnacle of I. A. Goncharov’s literary career. Published in 1859, it elicited a mixed response from critics. Goncharov not only portrayed a remarkable and paradoxical type of Russian character but also turned the name into a household term, defining this specific lifestyle as ‘Oblomovism.’ Some viewed Oblomov as a symbol of Russia’s stagnation and a sign of the times; in the words of N. A. Dobrolyubov, ‘Oblomov’s laziness and apathy are the sole driving force behind the events of his story.’ Other critics defended the protagonist. A. V. Druzhinin, for instance, wrote: ‘He is dear to us as an independent and pure soul, entirely free from the moralistic banality that taints the vast majority of people...’
1 Item
Data sheet
- Author
- Goncharov Ivan
- Publisher
- Azbuka
- ISBN
- 9785389082458
- Format
- Hardcover
- Year Published
- 2018
- Pages
- 544
No customer reviews for the moment.
The novel *Oblomov* represents the pinnacle of I. A. Goncharov’s literary career. Published in 1859, it elicited a mixed response from critics. Goncharov not only portrayed a remarkable and paradoxical type of Russian character but also turned the name into a household term, defining this specific lifestyle as ‘Oblomovism.’ Some viewed Oblomov as a symbol of Russia’s stagnation and a sign of the times; in the words of N. A. Dobrolyubov, ‘Oblomov’s laziness and apathy are the sole driving force behind the events of his story.’ Other critics defended the protagonist. A. V. Druzhinin, for instance, wrote: ‘He is dear to us as an independent and pure soul, entirely free from the moralistic banality that taints the vast majority of people...’