Oblomov

Brief Overview

«Oblomov» is a novel by Ivan Goncharov that depicts the life of the main character, Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, who embodies a man lost in his dreams and incapable of active living. Oblomov cannot bring himself to leave his apartment, spends his days on the couch, and avoids any changes or decisions. This leads to a series of life disappointments, including in his personal life with Olga Ilyinskaya, who initially tries to change him but later gives up on her futile attempts. The novel explores themes of life's meaning, inertia, and the influence of society on individual identity. In the end, Oblomov continues living the same life, refusing potential changes and new beginnings.