Oblomov
1859 novel by Ivan Goncharov / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Oblomov (Russian: Обломов; [ɐˈbɫoməf]) is the second novel by Russian writer Ivan Goncharov, first published in 1859. Ilya Ilyich Oblomov is the central character of the novel, portrayed as the ultimate incarnation of the superfluous man, a symbolic character in 19th-century Russian literature. Oblomov is a young, generous nobleman who seems incapable of making important decisions or undertaking any significant actions. Throughout the novel, he rarely leaves his room or bed. In the first 50 pages, he only manages to move from his bed to a chair.[1]
Author | Ivan Goncharov |
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Original title | Обломов |
Translator | C. J. Hogarth |
Country | Russia |
Language | Russian |
Publication date | 1859 |
Media type | |
Preceded by | Frigate "Pallada" |
The novel was popular when it came out, and some of its characters and devices have imprinted on Russian culture and language.