Prince Serebrenni (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162635590)

Prince Serebrenni is a novel written by the famous Russian author, Count Leo Tolstoy. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the life of Prince Dmitry Serebrenni, a young aristocrat who is struggling to find his place in society. Despite his privileged upbringing, Prince Serebrenni is plagued by feelings of emptiness and purposelessness, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery in order to find meaning in his life.As the novel progresses, Prince Serebrenni becomes increasingly disillusioned with the shallow and superficial world of the Russian aristocracy. He begins to question the values and beliefs that he has been raised with, and he becomes drawn to the radical ideas of the Russian intelligentsia.Throughout the novel, Prince Serebrenni must navigate the complex social and political landscape of 19th century Russia, facing challenges and obstacles at every turn. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including intellectuals, revolutionaries, and members of the working class.Prince Serebrenni is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of identity, social class, and the search for meaning in life. Tolstoy's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the world of 19th century Russia to life, making this a must-read for fans of classic literature.1874. This edition contains both Volumes I and II. Not to be confused with other Tolstoy's, the author's full name is Aleksei Konstantinovich Tolstoy. Contents Volume I: The Apritchniki; New Companions; Sorcery Drougina Andreivitch and His Wife; The Meeting; The Reception; The Village of Alexandrova; The Banquet; The Judgment; Father and Son; The Night Journey; The Calumny, or the False Accusation; Vanuha Persten and His Companions; The Blow; The Trial of the Kiss; The Abduction; The Bloody Plot; An Old Acquaintance; A Russian Never Forgets a Good Deed. Contents Volume II: The Merry Men; The Tale; The Monastery; The Journey; Revolt of the Freebooters; Preparations for Battle; Oath of the Brotherhood; Basmanoff; The Parting; The Enemies Confronted; The Incantation Over the Sword; The Judgment of God; The Amulet of Wiasemski; The Amulet of Basmanoff; The Fool's Dress; The Execution; The Return to the Village; Forgiveness; Departure from Alexandrova; The Last Meeting; and The Embassy of Yermak.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy
ISBN-10: 1162635592
ISBN-13: 9781162635590
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 610
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.23d