From the Reminiscences of Private Ivanoff
The story revolves around a young officer who returns to his village after serving in the army and becomes disillusioned with the social conventions of rural Russia. He begins to question the morality and values of those around him, leading to a series of conflicts and ultimately, his downfall. The narrative explores themes of alienation, rebellion, and the struggle between individuality and societal expectations.
By Vsevolod Garshin · First published 1882 · Genre: Literary Fiction, War Fiction, Historical Fiction · 9 chapters · 21,958 words
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On the 4th of May, 1877, I arrived at Kishineff, and half an hour later had learnt that the 56th Division of Infantry was passing through the town. As I had come with the view of enlisting in some regiment and going to the war, I found myself, on the 7th of May, at 4 a.m., standing in the street amongst the grey ranks which had been formed up before the quarters of the Colonel of the 222nd (Starobielsky) Regiment. I was in a grey overcoat with red shoulder-straps and dark blue facings and a kepi, around which was a dark blue band. On my back was a knapsack, at my waist were cartridge-pouches, and I was holding a heavy Krinkoff rifle.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Vsevolod Garshin
- Date: 1882 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, War Fiction, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Short Story
- Length: 21,958 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 402 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores deep emotional and psychological themes through character introspection and narrative style.
- War Fiction — The plot centers around the experiences of a soldier, highlighting the realities and impacts of war.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, providing insight into the era's social and political climate.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the mental and emotional states of the characters, examining their inner conflicts.
Tags
Russian Literature · Psychological Fiction · War Story · Coming-of-Age · Existentialism · Philosophical Themes · Mental Health · Trauma · Isolation · Loneliness · Soldier's Life · Military Service