The Silver Dove

Brief Overview

The novel "The Silver Dove" by Andrei Bely tells the story of a young poet, Daryalsky, who arrives in a provincial town and falls under the influence of a mystical sect. The protagonist falls in love with Matrena, a girl from this sect, and gradually becomes immersed in her world. The sect, led by the enigmatic Login, preaches ideas of spiritual rebirth and mystical unity. Daryalsky, captivated by these ideas, loses touch with reality and becomes a victim of manipulation. By the end of the novel, he realizes his mistake, but it is too late: his life is ruined, and his soul is lost.