The novel “Oblomov was written for 10 years. He was conceived in 1947 by Ivan Goncharov. Oblomov, a brief summary of which is considered in this article, is included in the trilogy along with the works “Cliff” and “Ordinary History”.
The novel tells the story of the nobleman Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, who lives with his faithful servant Zakhar in St. Petersburg. But what does the summary tell about Ilya Ilyich? Goncharov, whose Oblomov is the main character of the work, presents his main character as a very peculiar person. He does nothing, almost never leaves the house. All his thoughts are occupied with only one thing - dreams of a carefree life in his native Oblomovka. In the end, Oblomov became a burden to shave and put on a tailcoat every day. He prefers lying on the couch to all social events.
A longtime childhood friend of Ilya Ilyich Stolts is the exact opposite of the carefree, listless and dreamy Oblomov. That is how Goncharov created it. Oblomov, a summary of which is now in front of you, draws Stolz as Ilya’s peer. He is currently a little over thirty. But even in his young years, Stolz had already managed to serve, retire and make money and a home. Stolz is trying in every way to stir Ilya. He advises Oblomov for a while to change the situation, go to the village and again join in social life. In addition, Andrei introduces Ilya to a beautiful girl named Olga Ilyinskaya. From this day on, Oblomov’s life is changing. He falls in love, spends all his free time with the girl. A little later, after some time of thought, he even offers Olga a hand and a heart. Meanwhile, Oblomov’s servant Zakhar also finds his other half. He takes as his wife a simple woman, Anisya, who, as soon as possible, brings the whole house of Ilya Ilyich in full order.
But universal joy and glee do not last long. “Nothing lasts long,” Goncharov decides. Oblomov, a brief summary of which is considered in the article, loses its iridescent notes. Stolz, succumbing to the intrigues of Tarantiev, leaves St. Petersburg. Oblomov, meanwhile, was moving to another apartment, kindly hired by Mikhey Andreevich. So Ilya Ilyich gets into the house of Agafya Pshenitsyna, whose brother is personally acquainted with Mikhey Andreich and is in no way inferior to him in greed, cunning and cunning.
Gradually, the whole economy of Ilya Ilyich passed into the hands of Pshenitsyna. Agafya Matveevna already in full control of his house, and Oblomov himself again plunges into his sweet, serene dream. Occasionally, he continues to meet with his beloved Olga, however, she soon begins to be disappointed in the chosen one. Once, unable to bear his lethargy, Olga comes to him directly on the Vygodsky side. But by this time, Ilya Ilyich Oblomov is already completely immersed in his serene dream. Mukhoyarov, meanwhile, manages to take over the affairs of Ilya Oblomov on the estate. Oblomov himself falls ill with fever.
Further, the action of the novel takes place only a year later. That is how the Goncharov decides to build his work. Oblomov, a brief summary of the chapters of which you now see in front of you, shows the future life of Ilya Ilyich simple and measured. Days and nights, seasons change, on holidays Agafya Matveevna bakes pies, prepares dishes, brews coffee for Oblomov. Pshenitsyna later realizes that she has fallen in love with the master. And Olga Ilyinskaya, meanwhile, gets used to Stolz and accepts his marriage proposal.
A few years later, Stolz arrives on the Vygodsky side in order to see his longtime friend. Ilya Ilyich is doing well: he has a loving wife and little son Andrei. Oblomov is happy. He only asks Stolz after his death to look after little Andrei.
Five years later, Oblomov died. Stolts asked Andryusha for education. Agafya Matveevna also focused all her love on her little son ...
When asked whether to read or not read Goncharov’s novel, the answer is unequivocal - of course, read! But if you do not have time or some details are forgotten - read the summary. Goncharov, Oblomov is an excellent confirmation of this - a great Russian writer, and this novel is really worth reading.