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Ilya Ilyich Oblomov is the central character of the novel, portrayed as the ultimate incarnation of the superfluous man, a symbolic character in 19th-century Russian literature. Oblomov is a young, generous nobleman who seems incapable of making important decisions or undertaking any significant actions.
- Ivan Goncharov
- 1859
Even though Ivan Goncharov wrote several books that were widely read and discussed during his lifetime, today he is remembered for one novel, Oblomov, published in 1859, an indisputable classic of Russian literature, the artistic stature and cultural significance of which may be compared only to other such masterpieces as Nikolai Gogol's Dead ...
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Oblomov, novel by Russian writer Ivan Goncharov, published in 1859. The work is a powerful critique of 19th-century Russia, contrasting aristocrats with the merchant class and condemning the feudal system. Its hero, Oblomov, is a generous but indecisive young nobleman who loses the woman he loves.
- Ivan Goncharov
- 1859
The film begins in 19th century Saint Petersburg, and examines the life of Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, a middle-aged Russian nobleman. Slothful and seemingly unhappy, Oblomov spends much of the beginning of the film sleeping and being attended to by his servant, Zakhar.
May 10, 2017 · Oblomov is a gentle, lazy, and apathetic gentleman who spends most of his time lying in bed. The novel follows his adventures and misadventures in his personal and professional life, as well as his relationship with his valet Zakhar and his fiancée Olga.
Oblomov falls into a depression and fraudsters manage to swindle him out of most of his money. Stoltz worries about him and tries to help again. But, he didn't...
Aug 19, 2010 · Oblomov is a classic Russian novel about a man who does nothing but dream of a quiet life on his estate. The reviewer explores the themes of indolence, ennui, and moral purpose in the book and its historical context.
