Woe from Wit

The comedy in verse by Alexander Griboedov "Woe from Wit" is a brilliant satirical work that mocks the vices and shortcomings of the upper society of Russia in the early 19th century. The main character, a young and progressive nobleman... Alexander Andreevich Chatsky, returns to Moscow full of ideas and a desire for change after spending several years in travels. However, in society, he encounters misunderstanding, condemnation, and hypocrisy. The character's witty remarks and philosophical monologues about the meaning of life and the role of reason evoke only ridicule from those around him. Through comical and tragic moments, the author reveals deep social and cultural conflicts, leaving the reader with much food for thought about eternal truths.

Author: Александр Грибоедов

Printhouse: prof-press

Series: World Classics

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785378354177

Number of pages: 176

Size: 204х145х17 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 336 g

ID: 1705731

The comedy in verse by Alexander Griboedov "Woe from Wit" is a brilliant satirical work that mocks the vices and shortcomings of the upper society of Russia in the early 19th century. The main character, a young and progressive nobleman Alexander Andreevich Chatsky, returns to Moscow full of ideas and a desire for change after spending several years in travels. However, in society, he encounters misunderstanding, condemnation, and hypocrisy. The character's witty remarks and philosophical monologues about the meaning of life and the role of reason evoke only ridicule from those around him. Through comical and tragic moments, the author reveals deep social and cultural conflicts, leaving the reader with much food for thought about eternal truths.

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