The Story Of Lieutenant Ergunoff (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162900841)

""The Story of Lieutenant Ergunoff"" is a novella written by Ivan Turgenev, a prominent Russian author. The book is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of Lieutenant Ergunoff, a young officer in the Russian army who is stationed in a remote outpost in Siberia. The story follows Ergunoff's descent into madness as he becomes increasingly obsessed with a local woman, Maryanka, whom he believes is in love with him.As Ergunoff's mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly violent and erratic, causing concern among his fellow soldiers. The story explores themes of love, obsession, and the destructive power of unchecked desire.Turgenev's writing is characterized by its psychological depth and realism, and ""The Story of Lieutenant Ergunoff"" is no exception. The book offers a vivid portrayal of life in the Russian army during the 19th century, as well as a powerful commentary on the human condition. Overall, ""The Story of Lieutenant Ergunoff"" is a haunting and unforgettable work of literature.THIS 66 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Works of Ivan Turgenieff: Story of Lieut. Ergunoff; A Hapless Girl; A Strange Story; Punin and Baburin, by Ivan Turgenieff. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766199045.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 Sergeevich Turgenev
ISBN-10: 1162900849
ISBN-13: 9781162900841
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 66
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d