The Crimson Ribbon by Fyodor Sologub
The novel revolves around a young woman's descent into madness and her subsequent transformation into a symbol of the corrupting influence of desire. The story explores themes of morality, guilt, and the destructive power of unchecked emotions.
By Fyodor Sologub · First published 1907 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance · 8 chapters · 5,762 words
First lines
The old professor, Edward Henriovitch Roggenfeldt, and his aged wife, Agnes Rudolfovna, had been accustomed for many years to live from May to September in the same watering-place, in Estonia on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. Every year they occupied the same beautiful country villa standing in its own grounds. From the balcony of this villa they had a broad and delightful outlook over the waters of the gulf, the meadows near the sea, and the beach.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fyodor Sologub
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance, Psychological Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 5,762 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 108 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores deep emotional and psychological themes, focusing on the complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas.
- Drama — The narrative centers around personal conflicts and revelations, particularly the emotional turmoil of the characters.
- Romance — The story involves themes of love, infidelity, and the emotional consequences of romantic relationships.
- Psychological Fiction — The characters' internal struggles and motivations are central to the plot, emphasizing their psychological depth.
Tags
Russian Literature · Symbolism · Psychological Fiction · Philosophical Themes · Existential Crisis · Mental Illness · Trauma · Guilt · Shame · Isolation · Loneliness · Dystopian