The Precipice (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161474145)

The Precipice is a novel written by Ivan Goncharov, a Russian writer, and published in 1869. The story follows the life of a young man named Alexei Ivanovich Velchaninov, who is wealthy and well-educated but also deeply dissatisfied with his life. He is a womanizer, a gambler, and a heavy drinker, and he feels that his life lacks purpose and meaning.As the novel progresses, Velchaninov becomes involved with a group of people who are all struggling with their own personal demons. Among them are a young woman named Liza, who is in love with Velchaninov but also struggling with mental illness, and a man named Prince K. who is haunted by a terrible secret from his past.The novel explores themes of love, morality, and the search for meaning in life. It is a complex and nuanced work that delves deeply into the psychology of its characters and the society in which they live. The language is rich and poetic, and the descriptions of the characters and their surroundings are vivid and evocative.Overall, The Precipice is a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to be widely read and admired today. It is a classic of Russian literature and a testament to the enduring power of great storytelling.The less Raisky appeared to notice Vera, the more friendly Vera was to him, although, in spite of her aunt's wishes she neither kissed him nor addressed him as ""thou."" But as soon as he looked at her overmuch or seemed to hang on her words, she became suspicious, careful and reserved. Her coming made a change in the quiet circle, putting everything in a different light. It might happen that she said nothing, and was hardly seen for a couple of days, yet Raisky was conscious every moment of her whereabouts and her doings.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: Ivan Goncharov
ISBN-10: 1161474145
ISBN-13: 9781161474145
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d