Mumu And The Diary Of A Superfluous Man (1884)

Mumu and The Diary of a Superfluous Man is a classic novel by the famous Russian author, Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev. The book is divided into two parts, each telling a separate story.The first part, Mumu, is a heartwarming tale about a deaf-mute serf named Gerasim and his beloved dog, Mumu. When Gerasim's cruel mistress orders him to get rid of Mumu, he becomes desperate to save his faithful companion. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the cruelty of social hierarchy.The second part, The Diary of a Superfluous Man, is a melancholic account of the life of a middle-aged man named Chulkaturin. He is a member of the Russian gentry who feels out of place in society and struggles with his own sense of purpose. The story is told through Chulkaturin's diary entries, which reveal his innermost thoughts and feelings about his life and the people around him.Both stories are masterfully written and provide a glimpse into the complexities of Russian society during the 19th century. Turgenev's prose is elegant and poetic, and his characters are deeply human and relatable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature or the human condition.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.