Sanin (translated Classic)
About This Novel
The representative work of Arzhibasev, a famous writer of the Russian decadent literary school, and the most peculiar work in the history of Russian literature; translated by the famous translator Liu Wenfei; a work of a Russian writer highly respected by Lu Xun; the bright and beautiful description of scenery and the dark and twisted analysis of human nature complement each other, forming a strong contrast; it marks the awakening of personal independence, and represents intellectuals' questioning of inherent traditions and new thinking on the ultimate meaning of life in the period of social change. "Sanin" is Arzhibasuifu's masterpiece. The book narrates a series of stories that happened after the protagonist Sanin, who grew up outside the family, returned to his hometown. Sanin is indifferent to everything, free and completely independent of society. On the surface, Sanin's public pursuit of pleasure is extremely depraved, but to a certain extent, Sanin also represents the awakening of the personal consciousness and self-worth of Russian intellectuals.
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