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The Golovlyov Family

Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin
rus. Господа Головлевы · 1880
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Critique of serfdom and its consequences for Russian society.
  • Depiction of the moral decay and degradation of the nobility.
  • The theme of family relationships and their destruction under the influence of selfishness and immorality.
  • The problem of spiritual emptiness and hypocrisy in society.
  • Exploration of human nature through the lens of greed, deceit, and hypocrisy.
  • Portrayal of personal tragedy in the face of social injustice and hopelessness.
The Golovlyov Family
Date of publication: 17 June 2024
Updated: 19 June 2024
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Author: 
Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin
Original title: rus. Господа Головлевы · 1880
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