The Circassian Boy (1874)

The Circassian Boy is a novel written by Mikhail Lermontoff and was first published in 1874. The story is set in the Caucasus Mountains during the 19th century and follows the life of a young Circassian boy named Hadji Murat. The novel explores the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the clash of cultures. Hadji Murat is a brave and honorable warrior who is forced to flee his homeland after his family is killed by the Russians. He seeks refuge with the Chechens, who are also fighting against the Russian army. Despite the cultural differences and the ongoing conflict, Hadji Murat forms a close bond with the Chechen leader, Imam Shamil. However, when Hadji Murat discovers that Shamil has made a secret deal with the Russians, he must decide where his loyalty lies.The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the Caucasus Mountains and the people who lived there. Lermontoff's writing style is poetic and lyrical, and he captures the beauty and harshness of the landscape with great skill.Overall, The Circassian Boy is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores complex themes of identity, loyalty, and betrayal. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.