Collection
Genres
Status
Available
Description
The novel focuses on the midlife crisis of the main character, Oblomov, an upper middle class son of a member of Russia's nineteenth century landed gentry. Oblomov's distinguishing characteristic is his slothful attitude towards life. While a common negative characteristic, Oblomov raises this trait to an art form, conducting his little daily business apathetically from his bed.
Publication
Harmondsworth : Penguin, 1978.
ISBN
0140440402 / 9780140440409
Pages
485
Language
Original language
Russian
Original publication date
1859