Der Lermontov, Mikhail Iurevich 1814-1841 creator Boltz, August 1819-1907 text utu 2012 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Der Held unserer Zeit: Kaukasische Lebensbilder" by Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov is a novel published in 1840. Considered the first psychological novel in Russian literature, it follows the enigmatic officer Grigory Pechorin through interconnected stories set in the Caucasus. Through encounters with a kidnapped Circassian princess, smugglers, society ladies, and fellow officers, Pechorin emerges as a Byronic figure—the archetype of the "superfluous man" whose unpredictable actions leave tragedy in their wake. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, revealing a complex portrait of restlessness and moral ambiguity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Translation of: Герой нашего времени. Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ein_Held_unserer_Zeit Release date is 2012-05-05 Produced by Jens Sadowski, based on scans obtained from Bayerische Staatsbibliothek München Original publication data not identified Psychological fiction Caucasus -- Fiction Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction Russia -- History, Military -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction PG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39623 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39623 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133916.0 39623