Moo-Moo And The District Doctor (1917)

Moo-Moo and the District Doctor is a novella written by Ivan Turgenev in 1917. The story is set in a small Russian village and revolves around the life of a poor peasant woman named Pelageya, who is affectionately called Moo-Moo due to her love for her cow. Pelageya's life takes a turn for the worse when her cow falls ill and dies, leaving her with no means to support herself.The district doctor, who is a frequent visitor to the village, takes an interest in Pelageya's plight and tries to help her. However, his efforts are hampered by the corrupt local authorities who are more interested in lining their pockets than helping the poor. The doctor's attempts to help Pelageya and his clashes with the authorities form the crux of the story.Turgenev's novella is a poignant commentary on the social and economic conditions of rural Russia in the 19th century. It highlights the plight of the poor and the corruption and apathy of the ruling classes. The characters in the story are vividly drawn, and the narrative is filled with pathos and irony. Moo-Moo and the District Doctor is a classic work of Russian literature that continues to resonate with readers even today.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.