The Same Old Story, Ivan Goncharov, n.d. circa 1950s, HCDJ

by Ivan Goncharov

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The Same Old Story Ivan Goncharov n.d., circa 1950s Goncharov's first novel, The Same Old Story, was published in Sovremennik in 1847. It dealt with the conflict between the excessive romanticism of a young Russian nobleman who has recently arrived in Saint Petersburg from the provinces, and the sober pragmatism of the emerging commercial class of the capital. The Same Old Story polarized critics and made its author famous. The novel was a direct response to Vissarion Belinsky's call for exposing a new type, that of the complacent romantic, common at the time; it was lavishly praised by the famous critic as one of the best Russian books of the year. The term aduyevschina (after the novel's protagonist Aduyev) became popular with reviewers who saw it as synonymous with vain romantic aspirations. Leo Tolstoy, who liked the novel, used the same word to describe social egotism and the inability of some people to see beyond their immediate interests. --Wikipedia This edition was published in the Soviet Union for export sometime between 1946 - 1964 which was when this publisher was in operation. Sparsely illustrated with black & white drawings. See photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. The Fine Print: - Please see photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. - All items are sold in "as is" condition. - Descriptions of items' conditions include obvious defects. Additional minor defects may be present. - Multiple shipping options are usually available. If custo

• Publisher: Foreign Languages Publishing House
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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