Desperate

""Desperate"" is a novel written by Ivan Turgenev, a Russian author known for his insightful and realistic portrayals of Russian society. The novel tells the story of a young man named Nezhdanov who becomes involved in a revolutionary movement in Russia. Nezhdanov is a passionate and idealistic young man who believes in the power of revolution to bring about change in society. However, as he becomes more deeply involved in the movement, he begins to question his own beliefs and the methods used by the revolutionaries. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Marianna, who is also involved in the movement, but who has her own doubts and fears about the revolution. The novel explores themes of love, politics, and the struggle for social change, as well as the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of living in a society that is undergoing rapid transformation. ""Desperate"" is a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.""'Really, uncle, if you knew my life--really, if not grief-- harsh fate! For that reason, I swear, I swear, I will reform--I will prove. Uncle, I never lied--ask any one. I am an honorable but an unhappy man, uncle. I have received no kindness from any one. Here he finally broke off. I endeavored to calm him, and succeeded in so far that when we drew up before my house Misha was already sleeping heavily, resting his head on my lap.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.