Publisher's Synopsis
The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Ivan Turgenev, a prominent Russian writer of the 19th century. The book features the titular story, which is a fictional diary of a man who feels useless and unwanted in society. The diary entries explore his feelings of loneliness and despair, as well as his failed attempts to find love and purpose.The other stories in the collection also deal with themes of love, loss, and the struggles of the human condition. ""A Desperate Character"" tells the story of a man who becomes obsessed with a woman who is already engaged, while ""A Strange Story"" follows a young woman who falls in love with a man who turns out to be a ghost.Turgenev's writing is known for its psychological depth and emotional complexity, and this collection is no exception. The stories offer a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people, exploring their hopes, fears, and dreams. The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.Something extraordinary took place within me at that instant; I, as it were, twitched all over, and would have refused, but got up and went along. The prince conducted me to Liza.... She did not even look at me; the daughter of the house shook her head in refusal, the prince turned to me, and, probably incited by the goose-like expression of my face, made me a deep bow. This sarcastic bow, this refusal, transmitted to me through my triumphant rival, his careless smile, Liza's indifferent inattention, all this lashed me to frenzy.... I moved up to the prince and whispered furiously, You think fit to laugh at me, it seems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
