Count Kostia

By Victor Cherbuliez and O D Ashley

Book Overview

Count Kostia is a novel written by Victor Cherbuliez. The story is set in 19th century Russia and revolves around the life of the titular character, Count Kostia. Kostia is a wealthy and charming aristocrat who is known for his wit and intelligence. He is a man of many talents and is admired by many, including the women he encounters.The novel follows Kostia's journey as he navigates through the complexities of Russian society. He is a man who is torn between his love for his country and his desire for personal freedom. Kostia's life takes a turn when he falls in love with a young woman named Lise. Lise is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is considered to be a great catch by many eligible bachelors.As Kostia and Lise's relationship develops, they face many obstacles. Kostia's reputation as a womanizer and his past affairs with other women create tension between the couple. Additionally, Lise's father disapproves of their relationship and tries to break them apart.The novel is a tale of love, passion, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society that is steeped in tradition and social norms. Cherbuliez's writing is elegant and evocative, painting a vivid picture of 19th century Russia and its people. Count Kostia is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and beautiful prose.Now the transformation was complete; Gilbert had no longer before him the timid, easy soul who trembled before a frown, the epicure in quest of agreeable sensations, the vain artist ingeniously begging eulogies. The priest's eyes opened wide and shone like coals of fire; his lips, wreathed in a bitter smile, seemed ready to launch the thunders of excommunication; and a truly sacerdotal majesty diffused itself as if by miracle over his face.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: 1419114212
• ISBN13: 9781419114212
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"