First published in 1847, the novel captures the timeless conflict between dreams and reality, between the heart’s desires and the world’s demands. With elegant prose and deep psychological insight, Goncharov reveals how “common” stories are never truly ordinary, for within them lies the struggle of every soul seeking meaning.
A classic of Russian literature, A Common Story speaks across centuries to anyone who has faced the tender loss of illusions and the awakening of a more sober, enduring truth.