Otpadnik
Antique

Otpadnik

Vladimir Lidin

The novel The Apostate by Russian author Vladimir Lidin, published in 1934 in Zagreb in the translation by Iso Velikanović, presents a powerful psychological and moral drama set in the student milieu of Soviet Russia.

The main character, Bessonov, a young and naive student, comes to Moscow with an idealistic desire for education. However, under the influence of the morally questionable Sverbeyev, Bessonov gradually becomes drawn into the bohemian and criminal world.

Under Sverbeyev's guidance, Bessonov participates in thefts and eventually in an armed robbery, during which he kills his professor in a panic. Faced with the consequences, Sverbeyev suggests that he flee to Turkey, but Bessonov refuses, deciding to face punishment as a form of moral catharsis. His statement: "Life cannot be built on injustice, on crime... It is disintegration and destruction" reflects his realization of the necessity of moral responsibility.

The Apostate explores themes of moral failure, the influence of the environment on the individual, and the possibility of redemption. Lidin shows through the character of Bessonov how idealism can be threatened in the encounter with a corrupt society, but also how personal responsibility can lead to spiritual purification. The novel offers deep insight into the psychological struggles of a young man faced with ethical dilemmas in a turbulent social environment.

Original title
Otstupnik
Translation
Iso Velikanović
Editor
Nikola Andrić
Dimensions
19 x 12 cm
Pages
240
Publisher
Naklada knjižare “Zabavne biblioteke”, Zagreb, 1934.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, condition good enough
Damages or inconvenience notice:
  • Stains on cover
  • Damaged back
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  • Traces of patina
 

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