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The Precipice
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781434409720
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Sep 6 2024
Pages: 238
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In this complex novel, Ivan Goncharov explores the intersecting lives and moral dilemmas of Russian society in the 19th century. The story centers on the character of Raisky, an artist torn between his passions and his sense of duty. Set against the backdrop of a declining aristocracy, the novel delves into themes of love, existential crisis, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Goncharov's detailed character studies and philosophical depth make The Precipice a significant work of Russian literature, reflecting the societal and personal upheavals of the time.
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