The Cruel City: After the Russian of Dimitry Grigorovitch (1891)

The Cruel City is a novel originally written in Russian by Dimitry Grigorovitch in 1891. The story is set in a small town in Russia and follows the lives of its inhabitants, who are struggling to survive in a harsh and unforgiving environment. The main character, a young man named Ivan, is forced to leave his home and family to seek out a better life in the city. However, he soon discovers that the city is just as cruel and unforgiving as the countryside. The novel explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the struggle for survival in a harsh world. The translation of the book into English has been praised for its accuracy and vivid portrayal of the original text. Overall, The Cruel City is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in 19th century Russia.With A Sketch Of The Author.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.