Gloomy River
Interesting Facts
- The novel describes the life and customs of Siberian peasants and merchants at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century.
- The name of the river, Gloomy River, symbolizes not only a geographical feature but also the heavy fate of the main characters.
- The book explores the theme of human greed and moral decline.
- The work is based on real events and historical facts related to the development of Siberia.
- The novel was adapted into a film in 1968, which added to its popularity.
Date of publication: 16 June 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Historical novel
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