The Cruel City

The Cruel City is a novel originally written in Russian by Dimitry Grigorovitch in 1891, and now available in English translation. The story is set in a small provincial town in Russia, where the main character, a young man named Ivan, has just arrived to take up a position as a government official. Ivan is a naive and idealistic young man who believes in the goodness of people and the power of justice. However, he soon discovers that the town is ruled by a corrupt and cruel governor, who uses his power to enrich himself and his cronies, and to oppress the common people. Ivan becomes increasingly disillusioned with his job and with the town, as he witnesses the suffering and injustice around him. He falls in love with a local girl, but their relationship is threatened by the governor's machinations. The novel is a powerful critique of the corrupt and oppressive nature of the Russian government and society of the time, and a plea for justice, compassion, and human dignity. It is a timeless classic that still resonates with readers today, as it speaks to the universal human desire for freedom and fairness.With A Sketch Of The Author.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.