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Mikhail Lermontov

A Hero Of Our Time

Mikhail LermontovFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1838

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Mikhail Lermontov

A Hero Of Our Time

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1838
Book Details
Pages

185

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Caucasus, Russia • 1830s

Publication Year

1838

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov follows the experiences of Grigori Aleksandrovich Pechorin, an intelligent but disenchanted soldier navigating personal and social conflicts in the Russian Caucasus, illustrating the “superfluous man” trope through a series of interconnected stories recounted by different narrators including Pechorin himself in "Bela the Heart of a Russian," "Maksim Maksimych," "Taman," "Princess Mary," and "The Fatalist." Contains biased descriptions of women and people of the Caucasus.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.2

60,633 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov is lauded for its deep psychological insight and the complex, flawed character of Pechorin. Reviews highlight its pioneering narrative structure and rich, evocative prose. Criticisms include dense passages and moral ambiguity that might alienate some readers. Nonetheless, its literary significance and innovative style remain widely respected.

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Who Should Read A Hero Of Our Time?

A reader who enjoys A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov is likely fascinated by complex, introspective characters and philosophical inquiries into human nature. Fans of Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground or Tolstoy's Anna Karenina will appreciate Lermontov's exploration of existential themes and societal critique.

4.2

60,633 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

185

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Caucasus, Russia • 1830s

Publication Year

1838

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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