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Mumu, and the Diary of a Superfluous Man

Mumu, and the Diary of a Superfluous Man

Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich

Paperback

Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 3337249698
ISBN13: 9783337249694
Publisher: Hansebooks
Published: Jan 5 2026
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.32 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In Mumu, and the Diary of a Superfluous Man, Turgenev explores themes of social injustice, personal alienation, and the struggle for individual freedom. The story of Gerasim, a deaf-mute servant who sacrifices everything to preserve his beloved dog Mumu, highlights the tragic consequences of societal indifference and the suppression of personal happiness. Complemented by the reflective diary entries of a disillusioned, introspective narrator, the narrative delves into the feelings of purposelessness and existential longing that define the superfluous man. Together, these works offer a poignant commentary on the individual's plight within an oppressive social system, inviting readers to reflect on authenticity, sacrifice, and the often cruel machinery of society. Mumu, and the Diary of a Superfluous Man is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884.

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