The Career of a Nihilist, a Novel

By Stepniak [Sergius Michaelovitch Kravchinski ]

Book Overview

The Career of a Nihilist is a novel written by Stepniak, first published in 1889. The story follows the life of a young man named Michael who becomes involved in the nihilist movement in Russia during the late 19th century. Michael is initially drawn to the movement's ideals of social justice and equality, but as he becomes more deeply involved, he begins to question the violent tactics used by some of his fellow revolutionaries.As Michael becomes more disillusioned with the nihilist cause, he begins to question his own beliefs and struggles to find a sense of purpose in his life. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Vera, who shares his passion for social justice but is more cautious in her approach to revolutionary action.The novel provides a vivid portrayal of the nihilist movement in Russia, and explores the complex motivations of those involved in the struggle for social change. It also raises important questions about the ethics of revolutionary violence and the role of individual conscience in political action.Overall, The Career of a Nihilist is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal period in Russian history.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: 1165113473
• ISBN13: 9781165113477
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"