Der Held unserer Zeit: Kaukasische Lebensbilder by Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov
"Der Held unserer Zeit: Kaukasische Lebensbilder" by Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the world of the Caucasus, featuring vivid descriptions of the landscape and interactions among the characters. Central to the narrative is Grigory Alexandrovich Pechorin, a complex antihero whose experiences and choices reflect on themes of love, fate, and the nature of existence. The opening of the novel begins with atraveler’s description as he embarks on a journey through the Caucasus, observing the breathtaking scenery and the local people, including an Ossete postilion. Through their interactions, it establishes a sense of place and cultural encounters, while hinting at Pechorin's story. As conversations unfold, the narrative introduces Pechorin through the recollections and views of another character, setting the stage for a tale woven with themes of adventure and the sociopolitical backdrop of life in the Caucasus during that era. The opening section effectively establishes both the external journey through the mountains and the inner journey unfolding through the character dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lermontov, Mikhail Iurevich, 1814-1841 |
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| Translator | Boltz, August, 1819-1907 |
| Title | Der Held unserer Zeit: Kaukasische Lebensbilder |
| Note | Translation of: Герой нашего времени. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ein_Held_unserer_Zeit |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jens Sadowski, based on scans obtained from Bayerische Staatsbibliothek München |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Caucasus -- Fiction |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Russia -- History, Military -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39623 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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