Quiet Street - Paperback

by Michael Ossorgin (Author)

Quiet Street is a novel by Michael Ossorgin that tells the story of a small street in a provincial Russian town. The street is home to a diverse array of characters, each with their own unique story and struggles. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life.The main character of the novel is a young man named Ivan, who has recently returned to his hometown after studying in the city. Ivan is drawn to the quiet simplicity of life on Quiet Street, and he becomes enamored with a young woman named Lyudmila who lives there.As Ivan gets to know the residents of Quiet Street, he becomes more and more involved in their lives. He helps a struggling artist find inspiration, befriends a lonely old man, and tries to help a young couple save their marriage.Throughout the novel, Ossorgin weaves together a tapestry of interconnected stories that paint a vivid portrait of life in provincial Russia. The novel is both a celebration of the beauty and simplicity of small-town life, as well as a poignant commentary on the human condition.Quiet Street is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of life in a small community. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.