A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov
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By Mikhail Lermontov 14 Jan, 2025
A Hero of Our Time is set in the Russian Caucasus in the 1830s. It is considered one of the first psychological novels, delving deep into the complex character of Pechorin, whose introspective and often cynical nature provides a profound explora ... Read more

A Hero of Our Time is set in the Russian Caucasus in the 1830s. It is considered one of the first psychological novels, delving deep into the complex character of Pechorin, whose introspective and often cynical nature provides a profound exploration of the human psyche. The novel's structure is unconventional, consisting of five separate yet interlinked stories. This fragmented narrative mirrors the fragmented nature of Pechorin's personality. The book had a profound impact on Russian literature, paving the way for later works by authors like Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy, who also explored complex, multifaceted characters.

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  • English
  • 978-0140447958
Born in 1814, Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov was a Russian Romantic writer, poet, and painter, sometimes called "the poet of the Caucasus." He was the most important Russian poet after Alexander Pushkin'...
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