Gore Ot Ouma: A Comedy (1857)

Gore Ot Ouma: A Comedy is a play written by the Russian playwright, Aleksandr Sergeevich Griboedov, and was first published in 1857. The play is set in the early 19th century in a small Georgian town and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants, particularly the aristocratic families. The plot centers around the love triangle between the young and beautiful Sophia, her fianc�����, the wealthy and pompous Prince Chichikov, and the handsome and charming Captain Lomaev. The play is known for its witty dialogues, satirical commentary on the Georgian society of the time, and its portrayal of the tensions between traditional Georgian values and the influence of Western culture. The characters are vividly drawn and the play is full of humorous situations and unexpected twists. Despite its comedic tone, Gore Ot Ouma also touches on serious themes such as love, betrayal, and the clash of cultures. The play is considered a masterpiece of Russian literature and a classic of world drama.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.