Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov. Short summary

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The story of Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, a landlord who spent his entire life lying in dreams on his couch. Natural laziness interfered with his relationship with the woman he loved and led to his death from a stroke.

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Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, a landowner, lives in Moscow, but keeps dreaming of returning to his estate Oblomovka. But natural laziness prevents him from doing so. It is necessary to go to the estate, because the affairs there are upset and Oblomov does not have enough money.

To shake Oblomov up, his best friend Shtoltz introduces him to Olga Ilyinskaya. Feelings flare up between them. Olga tries to make Oblomov more active and resolute. But even in love he is not ready to change. The lovers part.

Oblomov marries Agafia Pshenyantsina. She worships her husband. Their son Andryusha is born.

Shtoltz helps Oblomov to improve his business. He himself marries Olga Ilyinskaya. Oblomov’s laziness and gluttony over many years lead to his death of a stroke. Stoltz and his wife take his son Andryusha into their family.