Ordinary history. Goncharov I.

We present to your attention the book “Ordinary History” by Ivan Alexandrovich Goncharov

“Ordinary History” (1846) - the debut novel by Ivan Alexandrovich Goncharov. It unfolds an eternal plot about the collapse of illusions. A romantic young man comes from the province to the capital, full of hopes, dreaming of the glory of a writer, of friendship and bright love. In St. Petersburg, he acts “under the wing” of his uncle, a man with great life experience, who is skeptical of exalted dreams and aspirations. The predictions of the Adoev Sr. come true: gradually disappointing in his ideals, the main character by the end of the novel appears before us a completely different person. The conflict of two generations, two characters, two worldviews in “ordinary history” are shown with a subtle humor inherent in Goncharov and soulful lyrism. One of the best examples of Russian realistic literature of the mid -19th century, this novel does not lose its relevance for modern readers.