On the other Side of the River Mairure

Name: On the other Side of the River Mairure
Author: Fyodor Sologub

The novel revolves around a young man's journey to self-discovery and spiritual awakening. He becomes disillusioned with the societal norms and expectations of his community, leading him to question the nature of reality and morality. As he navigates this existential crisis, he encounters various characters who embody different aspects of human experience, including love, desire, and spirituality. Through these interactions, he grapples with the complexities of human existence and the search for meaning. The narrative is characterized by a dreamlike quality, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. This ambiguity serves to underscore the protagonist's disorientation and confusion as he struggles to find his place in the world. Ultimately, the novel presents a bleak vision of life, suggesting that true understanding and connection are elusive and perhaps unattainable. The protagonist's journey is marked by disillusionment and despair, leaving the reader with a sense of existential unease.

By Fyodor Sologub · First published 1908 · Genre: Fantasy, Allegory, Adventure · 8 chapters · 5,243 words

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The two weeks spent by my brother Sin and myself in the magnificent capital, a vicious if splendid city, passed by as quickly and confusedly as the story of a dream. It was astonishing and bewildering to us, this proud imperial city full of human ingenuity and enticement, and we felt far from it, not only because our native villages were far away, but because our morals and customs were further still removed. Alack, too late I learned that the town was not simply wonderful, glorious, noisy, populous, but also fearsone and terrible to the young untried heart fresh with the innocence of the country. It was my fate to endure incomparable temptation and mortification. But my young brother! Ah, that I had never brought him with me to this place!

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fyodor Sologub
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Allegory, Adventure, Philosophical Fiction, Coming-of-Age
Length: 5,243 words
Structure: 8 chapters, 78 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Fantasy — The narrative features mythical elements, such as a powerful beast and a mystical river, creating a fantastical setting.
Allegory — The story serves as an allegory for human fears, societal norms, and the consequences of blind adherence to tradition.
Adventure — The characters embark on a journey filled with exploration and encounters with the unknown.
Philosophical Fiction — The text explores deep philosophical questions about existence, morality, and the nature of fear.