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Interesting Facts
- The novel was written in 1867 and is one of the author's last works.
- The main events of the novel take place in the German spa town of Baden-Baden.
- The main character, Grigory Mikhailovich Litvinov, faces a choice between two women: Tatyana Shestova and Irina Osinina.
- The novel touches on themes of love, duty, and social changes in Russia.
- The work contains elements of satire aimed at Russian society and the political situation of the time.
- The novel received mixed reviews from critics but has since been recognized as one of the significant works of Russian literature.
Date of publication: 26 September 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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