02442cam a22003733u 4500 57986 UtSlPG 20260610134333.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17022563 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PG Dostoevskaia, L. F. (Liubov Fedorovna), 1869-1926 The Emigrant Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-09-28 Produced by ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Emigrant" by L. F. Dostoevskaia is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Irene Mstinskaia, a Russian woman who, disillusioned by her homeland and its society, seeks solace in Italy. As she navigates her new life in Rome—the city that both captivates and disappoints her—she grapples with themes of identity, faith, and existential despair. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Irene as she sits in the picturesque Monte Pincio garden, struggling to focus on a book while being enraptured by the beauty of Rome. Her past is filled with loss and isolation, stemming from a superficial upbringing under her scientist father, leaving her lonely but idealistic. She fantasizes about the perfect love and life that she believes exists abroad, reflecting on her feelings of contempt for Russian society. The opening chapters delve into her psychological struggles and introduce her complex relationship with faith—setting the stage for her eventual exploration of Catholicism through a meaningful encounter with Père Etienne, a priest who profoundly impacts her search for peace. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Women -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Religion -- Fiction Russians -- Italy -- Fiction Margolies, Vera Graham, Stephen, 1884-1975 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57986 98814 98814