The Career Of A Nihilist: A Novel (1889) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437314618)

The Career of a Nihilist is a novel written by Stepniak, first published in 1889. The story follows the life of a young Russian revolutionary named Dimitri, who becomes involved in the nihilist movement in the late 19th century. The novel explores the political and social climate of Russia during this time, as well as the personal struggles and motivations of its characters.Dimitri is a passionate and idealistic young man who becomes disillusioned with the oppressive Tsarist regime and joins the nihilist movement in hopes of bringing about change. However, as he becomes more deeply involved in revolutionary activities, he begins to question the morality and effectiveness of violence as a means of achieving political goals.The novel also features a cast of other characters, including Dimitri's fellow revolutionaries, his family members, and various members of the Russian aristocracy. Through these characters, the novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complex relationships between individuals and their political beliefs.Overall, The Career of a Nihilist is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that provides a vivid portrait of Russian society during a turbulent period in its history.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: Stepniak
ISBN-10: 1437314619
ISBN-13: 9781437314618
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d