The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who becomes involved with a group of intellectuals and artists in St. Petersburg. She marries one of them but soon finds herself disillusioned with their superficiality and hypocrisy. The story explores themes of alienation, morality, and the search for meaning in a society that values appearances over substance.
By Fyodor Sologub · First published 1906 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary · 7 chapters