The novel revolves around the life of a young nobleman who returns to his family's estate after serving in the military. He struggles with feelings of disillusionment and disconnection from society, which are exacerbated by his own sense of inadequacy and moral decay. The story explores themes of identity, morality, and the decline of traditional values in pre-revolutionary Russia.
By Ivan Bunin · First published 1908 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Romance