Petersburg

Brief Overview

The novel "Petersburg" by Andrei Bely explores the complex relationship between a father and son against the backdrop of the revolutionary events of early 20th century Russia. The story unfolds in Saint Petersburg, where the protagonist, Nikolai Apollonovich Ableukhov, receives a bomb from revolutionaries, which he is supposed to plant on his father, Senator Apollon Apollonovich Ableukhov. At the heart of the plot are the characters' internal conflicts, their spiritual quests, and struggles. The novel is rich in symbolism and philosophical reflections, capturing the atmosphere of anxiety and uncertainty of the time.