Oblomov
Gelesen von Kevin W. Davidson
Ivan Goncharov
(4,737 Sterne; 38 Bewertungen)
Oblomov is the best known novel by Russian writer Ivan Goncharov, first published in 1859. Oblomov is also the central character of the novel, often seen 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. Spoiled as a child to the point of not even being able to put on his own socks, Oblomov is unprepared to deal with the smallest difficulty of adult life. In his fevered dreams he sees the words "Oblomovstchina" ("Oblomovism" or in this translation "the disease of Oblomovka") in flaming letters on the ceiling putting a name to the disability of which he is all too aware.
This romantic novel was considered a satire of Russian nobility whose social and economic function was increasingly in question in mid-nineteenth century Russia, and from it the word "Oblomovstchina" entered the Russian vocabulary. (Summary by Wikipedia and Kevin Davidson)
Note: This 1915 edition was abridged by the translator. (6 hr 32 min)
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Wonderful job.
New Stuff
(5 Sterne)
Kevin what an awesome job. Your reading is smooth and clear, you make it so enjoyable to enjoy these great works. Thank you.
Abridged
Anna Palinkas
(5 Sterne)
Be aware that this translation from C. J. Hogarth is is heavily edited.This is not the complete novel! 5 stars for the reader
A great display of Human nature.
(5 Sterne)