An Ordinary Story

Before Ivan Goncharov w rote Oblomov, oneof the most acclaimed and enduring classics of Russian literature, there w as An Ordinary Story, his debut, w hich w as immediately hailed by critics upon its publication in 1847. An Ordinary Story describes the coming of age of Alexander Aduyev, a romantic young man from the provinces w ho moves to Petersburg in search of love and a career. Psychologically acute in its delineation of Aduyev's relationship w ith his successful and unsentimental mentor uncle, this is a w ork of complexity and great charm. Featuring a stage adaptation, this edition of An Ordinary Story w ill enhance Goncharov's reputation as one of the legends of Russian literary history.