An Ordinary Story. Oblomov. The Ravine. A Famous Trilogy in One Volume

Ivan Goncharov is one of the outstanding classic writers of the 19th century, who dedicated much of his life to public service. His literary debut was the novel «An Ordinary Story» about the fate of the provincial romantic Alexander Aduyev.... In search of great love and a promising career, the young man leaves for St. Petersburg, where his uncle takes him under his wing, determined to temper the ardor of his ward and set him on the right path. A story about growing up, dreams, and disappointments - part of an informal trilogy that includes the novels «Oblomov» and «The Ravine». The works are united by a common theme and reflect the evolution of the foundations of public life over time.