This novel explores the inner turmoil and spiritual crisis of a young intellectual living through a time of great social change. The protagonist's life is marked by disillusionment with the ideals of his youth and a growing sense of alienation from society. As he navigates the complexities of adulthood, he grapples with the tension between individual desire and societal expectation.
By Leonid Andreyev · First published 1908 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Historical Fiction · 3 chapters