Publisher's Synopsis
Mumu And The Diary Of A Superfluous Man is a collection of two novellas by the renowned Russian author Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev, originally published in 1884. The first novella, Mumu, tells the story of Gerasim, a deaf and mute serf who has a close relationship with his mistress, a wealthy aristocrat named Olenka. When Olenka's neighbor decides to get rid of his dog, Mumu, Gerasim takes the animal in and develops a deep bond with her. However, Olenka's jealousy and desire for social status ultimately lead to tragedy for both Gerasim and Mumu.The second novella, The Diary Of A Superfluous Man, follows the life of a young man named Chulkaturin who feels like an outsider in the society of 19th century Russia. Despite his intelligence and education, he struggles to find a place in the world and is constantly rejected by those around him. As he reflects on his life through his diary, Chulkaturin faces the harsh realities of love, loss, and the meaninglessness of his existence.Turgenev's writing explores themes of social class, love, and the human condition, and is known for its psychological depth and realism. Mumu And The Diary Of A Superfluous Man is considered a classic of Russian literature and a must-read for fans of Turgenev's work.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.
