Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov

Ivan Goncharov’s Oblomov is a classic of Russian literature, telling the story of Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, a gentle nobleman whose life is marked by idleness, daydreams, and hesitation. Torn between love, friendship, and the demands of reality, Oblomov becomes a symbol of passivity and missed opportunity. Both humorous and deeply poignant, the novel is a timeless exploration of human weakness, wasted potential, and the struggle between action and inertia.