The Precipice (Malinovka Heights) [Russian Edition]
A classic of Russian realist literature, the last major work created by Ivan Goncharov. It reflects the essential aspects of life in Russian society of the critical period of the mid-19th century.
In “The Precipice” Goncharov combines various genres: novel about the artist, political novel, and romance. This work contrasts the then new ideas of philosophical positivism, utilitarianism and atheism with romantic idealism and traditional values. These various views are examined through the characters of three men laboring to win the love of the heroine, Vera: Boris Raisky, an artist-dilettant; Mark Volokhov, a nihilist in the tradition of Turgenev's Bazarov; and Ivan Tushin, a traditional, yet enlightened landowner.
“The Precipice” is especially notable for its women. The heroine, Vera, is one of Russian literature's most independent and intelligent female characters, and the full-blooded portrait of Raisky's wise and strong grandmother is no less remarkable.
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The Precipice (Malinovka Heights) [Russian Edition]
A classic of Russian realist literature, the last major work created by Ivan Goncharov. It reflects the essential aspects of life in Russian society of the critical period of the mid-19th century.
In “The Precipice” Goncharov combines various genres: novel about the artist, political novel, and romance. This work contrasts the then new ideas of philosophical positivism, utilitarianism and atheism with romantic idealism and traditional values. These various views are examined through the characters of three men laboring to win the love of the heroine, Vera: Boris Raisky, an artist-dilettant; Mark Volokhov, a nihilist in the tradition of Turgenev's Bazarov; and Ivan Tushin, a traditional, yet enlightened landowner.
“The Precipice” is especially notable for its women. The heroine, Vera, is one of Russian literature's most independent and intelligent female characters, and the full-blooded portrait of Raisky's wise and strong grandmother is no less remarkable.
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The Precipice (Malinovka Heights) [Russian Edition]

The Precipice (Malinovka Heights) [Russian Edition]

by Ivan Goncharov

Narrated by Julia Tarasova

Unabridged — 34 hours, 54 minutes

The Precipice (Malinovka Heights) [Russian Edition]

The Precipice (Malinovka Heights) [Russian Edition]

by Ivan Goncharov

Narrated by Julia Tarasova

Unabridged — 34 hours, 54 minutes

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A classic of Russian realist literature, the last major work created by Ivan Goncharov. It reflects the essential aspects of life in Russian society of the critical period of the mid-19th century.
In “The Precipice” Goncharov combines various genres: novel about the artist, political novel, and romance. This work contrasts the then new ideas of philosophical positivism, utilitarianism and atheism with romantic idealism and traditional values. These various views are examined through the characters of three men laboring to win the love of the heroine, Vera: Boris Raisky, an artist-dilettant; Mark Volokhov, a nihilist in the tradition of Turgenev's Bazarov; and Ivan Tushin, a traditional, yet enlightened landowner.
“The Precipice” is especially notable for its women. The heroine, Vera, is one of Russian literature's most independent and intelligent female characters, and the full-blooded portrait of Raisky's wise and strong grandmother is no less remarkable.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940190935288
Publisher: Audiobooks for Everyone
Publication date: 08/29/2024
Edition description: Unabridged
Language: Russian
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