Before The Storm (1917)

By Carl Rokassowsky and Baron Carl Wrangell-Rokassowsky

Book Overview

Before The Storm is a novel written by Carl Rokassowsky and originally published in 1917. The story is set in Russia during the early 20th century, just before the outbreak of the First World War. The novel follows the life of a young man named Pavel Ivanovich, who is struggling to find his place in society and make sense of the political turmoil that surrounds him.Pavel is a member of the Russian aristocracy, but he is disillusioned with the decadent lifestyle of his peers and yearns for something more meaningful. He becomes involved with a group of revolutionaries who are plotting to overthrow the Tsarist regime and establish a new, more egalitarian society.As Pavel becomes more deeply involved with the revolutionary movement, he must confront the harsh realities of political violence and repression. He also falls in love with a young woman named Vera, who shares his ideals but is torn between her loyalty to the cause and her desire for a more peaceful life.Before The Storm is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of political upheaval, social justice, and personal transformation. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in Russia during a time of great change and uncertainty, and raises important questions about the nature of power, freedom, and the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164095862
• ISBN13: 9781164095866
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"