A vivid picture of nineteenth-century Russian society, but above all the poignant story of a man whose mortality becomes the only aspect of life that he shares with his fellow man.

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How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories by Ivan Turgenev The Diary of a Superfluous Man is an 1850 novella by Russian author Ivan Turgenev. It is written in the first person in the form of a diary by a man who has a few days left to live as he recounts incidents of his life. The story has become the archetype for the Russian literary concept of the superfluous man. Plot Summary: The doctor has just left me. At last I have got at something definite! For all his cunning, he had to speak out at last. Yes, I am soon, very soon, to die. The frozen rivers will break up, and with the last snow I shall, most likely, swim away whither? God knows! To the ocean too. Well, well, since one must die, one may as well die in the spring. But isn't it absurd to begin a diary a fortnight, perhaps, before death? What does it matter? And by how much are fourteen days less than fourteen years, fourteen centuries? Beside eternity, they say, all is nothingness--yes, but in that case eternity, too, is nothing. I see I am letting myself drop into metaphysics; that's a bad sign--am I not rather faint-hearted, perchance? I had better begin a description of some sort. It's damp and windy out of doors.

âeoeThe Diary of a Superfluous Manâe is the account of an individual in the clutches of death. He recounts the events of his life. The figure that is presented was fairly popular in 19th century literature. The novel is a tragicomedy as it involves the passions, reactions and frustrations of Tchulkaturin after his romantic entanglement.

Ivan Turgenev's "The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories" offers readers a glimpse into the social customs and intricacies of Russian life. This collection of stories captures the essence of Slavic culture, relationships, and societal norms. Turgenev's masterful storytelling and rich characterization make this work a captivating read, offering insights into the human condition and the complexities of love, ambition, and identity.