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Oblomov (Russian: Обломов; [ɐˈbɫoməf]) is the second novel by Russian writer Ivan Goncharov, first published in 1859. 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.
- Ivan Goncharov
- 1859
Oblomov is a young, generous nobleman who seems incapable of making important decisions or undertaking any significant actions. Throughout the novel he rarely leaves his room or bed. In the first 50 pages, he manages only to move from his bed to a chair.
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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.
Sep 8, 1980 · A Few Days from the Life of I.I. Oblomov: Directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. With Oleg Tabakov, Yuriy Bogatyryov, Andrei Popov, Elena Solovey. St. Petersburg, mid 19th century: the indolent, middle-aged Oblomov. He sleeps much of the day.
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.
