A Hero of Our Time: A Classic Russian Psychological Novel

Annotated ContentThis edition has been annotated with the following unique content.Historical ContextDetailed 19th Century Analysis"I was ready to love the whole world, but no one understood me, and I learned to hate."A Hero of Our Timewas writtenby Russian novelist Mikhail lurevich Lermontov, published (Translated) in 1912, and set in the Russian Caucasus in the 1830s. It is considered one of the first psychological novels, delving deep into the complex character of the main character Pechorin, whose introspective and often cynical nature provides a profound exploration of the human psyche. The novel's structure is unconventional, consisting of five separate yet interlinked stories. This fragmented narrative mirrors the fragmented nature of Pechorin's personality. The novel had a profound impact on Russian literature, paving the way for later works by authors like Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy, who also explored complex, multifaceted characters... Sneak Peek"In the first place, [his eyes] never laughed when he laughed. Have you ever noticed this peculiarity some people have? It is either the sign of an evil nature or of a profound and lasting sorrow."SynopsisYoung army soldier Grigory Pechorin is a cynical, self-centered, and bored man who doesn't believe in anything. He toys with men's kindness and women's affection with impunity. Despite his bravery, tenacity, and willfulness, disaster eventually results from his lost talent and energy.. Through a series of 5 interlinked narratives, Pechorin's cynical outlook and reckless actions reveal the societal malaise of the 19th century, and Pechorin's restless, cynical nature is exposed, depicting him as a complex anti-hero, emblematic of his era's existential angst.A stunning reprintAt Ombre Bookshelf Publications we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in "A Hero of Our Time" by Russian novelist Mikhail lurevich Lermontov are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title at its core is classic Russian literature, it contains words strung together with romantic precision. Superb classic literature that you just do not see in the modern age.Title DetailsOriginal 1912 Translated TextClassic Russian DramaHard CoverCream Paper