A Hero of Our Time (1886)

""A Hero of Our Time"" is a novel written by Russian author Mikhail Lermontov and published in 1840. It is considered one of the greatest works of Russian literature and a classic of the Romantic era. The novel is divided into five parts, each telling the story of a different adventure of the protagonist, Pechorin, a young officer in the Russian army stationed in the Caucasus. Pechorin is a complex and enigmatic character, at once charming and cruel, noble and selfish, who struggles to find meaning and purpose in his life. Through his encounters with various characters, including a Circassian princess, a Cossack chief, and a young woman he seduces and abandons, Lermontov explores themes of love, honor, betrayal, and the search for identity. The novel is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape of the Caucasus and its portrayal of the clash between Russian and Caucasian cultures. ""A Hero of Our Time"" is a timeless masterpiece of Russian literature that continues to captivate readers with its psychological depth, moral ambiguity, and poetic language.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.