Synopsis
A quiet, piercing look at duty, desire, and the price of happiness in a tangled family web. A Common Story follows a husband who weighs a radical sacrifice to protect the peace of a marriage and a wife who longs for a life that feels truly alive. Set amid a circle of relatives and social expectations, the characters navigate love, pride, and the pull of money, status, and sense. The book offers a intimate portrait of how people hide longing behind careful conduct and what happens when truth slowly comes to light.
In this economy of appearances, a man considers giving up wealth and comfort for the sake of his partner’s well‑being, while a wife confronts the limits of propriety and the ache for real feeling. A nephew’s bold, fate‑tasting romantic pursuit adds fuel to conversations that test loyalties and reveal how quickly affection can collide with social duty.
- Character studies of a calculating, perceptive husband and a nuanced, unsettled wife.
- Dialogues that reveal inner struggles about sacrifice, love, and the meaning of a life well spent.
- A look at wealth, status, and family ties shaping intimate choices.
- A window into 19th‑century social expectations and the quiet drama beneath everyday life.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic psychological fiction that quietly peels back the layers of a lifelong partnership.
A COMMON STORY
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Présentation de l'éditeur
Ivan Gontcharoff is best known for his second novel, Oblomov. One might say, only known, but, while his output was small, he did write two other novels, some short stories and some travel pieces. A Common Story was his first novel, published in 1847. It opens with its hero, Alexandr Fedoritch asleep. Its plot concerns his departure from the countryside to St Petersburg to pursue a bureaucratic career and his mother trying to prevent him, pointing out the superior qualities of the countryside. The title of the novel is a reference to the time-honoured psychological tension between son and mother. Many of the themes Gontcharoff developed more fully in Oblomov are first seen here.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Autres éditions populaires du même titre
Résultats de recherche pour A Common Story (Classic Reprint): A Novel
Image fournie par le vendeur
A Common Story: A Novel (Classic Reprint)
impression à la demandeVendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 4 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This classic novel delves into the disparities of Russian society in the mid-19th century. The author, a respected Russian literary figure, deftly weaves a tale of a young man, Alexander, leaving his provincial home for the allure and complexities of St. Petersburg. Through Alexander's journey, the book provides a vivid portrait of the societal divide and generational differences of the time, highlighting the tension between tradition and Western influence. The narrative explores themes of ambition, family dynamics, and the search for purpose, offering insightful commentary on the challenges and aspirations of a transitional era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243257058_0
Acheter neuf
EUR 19,61
Livraison gratuite
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
A Common Story
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243257058
Acheter neuf
EUR 31,20
Livraison gratuite
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
A Common Story
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243257058
Acheter neuf
EUR 28,27
Expédition à EUR 5,80
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)