Mumu

Ivan Turgenev, Constance Garnett

Summary

Mumu (Russian: Муму) is a short story by Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev, a Russian novelist and story writer, written in 1854.

The story of Gerasim, a deaf and mute serf whose life of poverty is brought into sharp relief by his connection with Mumu, a dog he rescued, brought greater national attention to the cruelties of serfdom, and received praise for its brutal portrayal of this institution in Russian society.

Available since: 04/16/2016.

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