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The Same Old Story

Paperback

Main Details

Title The Same Old Story
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ivan Goncharov
Translated by Stephen Pearl
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:384
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9781847495624
ClassificationsDewey:891.733
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Imprint Alma Classics
Publication Date 15 October 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Filled with dreams of pursuing a career as a poet, the young Alexander Aduev moves from the country to St Petersburg, where he takes up lodgings next to his uncle Pyotr, a shrewd and world-weary businessman. As his ideals are challenged by disappointment in the fields of love, friendship and poetical ambition, Alexander must decide whether to return to the homely values he has left behind or adapt to the ruthless rules and morals of city life. Told in the author's trademark humorous style and presented in a sparkling new translation by Stephen Pearl, The Same Old Story - Goncharov's first novel, preceding his masterpiece Oblomov by twelve years - is a study of lost illusions and rude spiritual awakening in the modern world.

Author Biography

Ivan Goncharov (1812 - 91) was a Russian official, novelist, critic and travel writer, who is best remembered for his masterpiece Oblomov.