A Russian Gentleman (The ^AWorld's Classics) - Softcover

Aksakov, Sergei; Duff, J. D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192815733 ISBN 13: 9780192815736

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1982

Synopsis

At the center of this chronicle of Russian provincial life in the reign of Catherine the Great stands the patriarchal figure of the author's grandfather, Stepan Mikhailovich. A man of great natural dignity, imbued with respect for tradition and love of the land, he is also despotic and virtually illiterate. Into the family comes his son's new wife, a spirited, intelligent girl from the town. Her eyes see a different world--one tainted by grossness, cruelty, and squalor--and she suffers from the hostility of jealous sisters-in-law and the shortcomings of a husband whom she loves but cannot respect. Her relationship with Stepan Mikhailovich is the heart of a story in which Aksakov celebrates the old feudal way of life without concealing its darker, repressive side.

About this title

About the Author:

Aksakov was considered one of 19th century Russia's finest prose stylists.

Language Notes:

Text: English, Russian (translation)

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0192815733
• ISBN 13: 9780192815736
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 226
• Editor: Crankshaw Edward