Publisher's Synopsis
Dosia: A Russian Story is a novel written by Henry Greville and published in 1877. The book is set in Russia and follows the story of a young woman named Dosia, who is the daughter of a wealthy aristocrat. Dosia is a headstrong and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the expectations of her family and society.The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and social class in 19th century Russia. Dosia falls in love with a poor artist named Andrei, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social statuses. Dosia's family disapproves of the relationship and tries to force her to marry a wealthy suitor instead.As Dosia struggles to navigate the expectations of her family and the constraints of society, she must also confront her own desires and ambitions. The novel is a portrait of a young woman coming of age in a society that is both oppressive and alluring.Overall, Dosia: A Russian Story is a compelling exploration of love, class, and identity in 19th century Russia.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.
