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The Circassian Boy (1874)

The Circassian Boy (1874)

Lermontov, Mikhail Yurievich
Conant, S. S.

Paperback

ArtistsFiction AnthologiesFrench History

ISBN10: 1120737982
ISBN13: 9781120737984
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Circassian Boy is a novel written by the Russian poet and writer Mikhail Lermontoff in 1874. The story revolves around a young Circassian boy named Hadji Murat, who is taken as a prisoner of war by the Russians during the Caucasian War. The novel explores the themes of cultural clash, identity, and the struggle for power and freedom.Hadji Murat is a brave and intelligent young man who is torn between his loyalty to his people and his desire for freedom. He is taken as a prisoner by the Russians, but he soon becomes a trusted ally of the Russian commander, Prince Vorontsov. However, his loyalty is tested when he discovers that his own people have been betrayed by their leaders and are planning to surrender to the Russians.As Hadji Murat tries to navigate his way through this complex situation, he is also faced with personal challenges. He falls in love with a Russian woman, Marya, but their relationship is complicated by their cultural differences and the political tensions between their two nations.The novel is a powerful exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of individuals caught in the midst of larger historical forces. Lermontoff's prose is vivid and evocative, capturing the beauty and brutality of the Caucasus region and the complex emotions of his characters. The Circassian Boy remains a classic of Russian literature and a timeless exploration of the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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