The Marriage of Balzaminov
rus. Женитьба Бальзаминова · 1861
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Main Ideas
- Critique of social norms and conventions related to marriage and family life.
- Depiction of minor bureaucrats and their aspirations to improve their social standing through a profitable marriage.
- Satirical portrayal of human weaknesses such as greed, vanity, and hypocrisy.
- The dilemma of choosing between love and material gain.
- Irony and humor in the depiction of the main character, his dreams, and reality.
Date of publication: 24 September 2024
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Genre: Drama
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