The novel revolves around a young woman who flees her home to escape an arranged marriage and joins a group of traveling performers. She becomes embroiled in their struggles and eventually finds herself at the center of a tragic love triangle. The story explores themes of freedom, identity, and the human condition through the protagonist's experiences with the troupe.
By Vladimir Korolenko · First published 1891 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Realism, Philosophical Fiction · 10 chapters