Oblomov

Ivan Goncharov

⏱ 8 minRussian classic

A kind, clever man so weighed down by inertia that he can barely leave his sofa — while life, love and friendship slip past him. Goncharov's great comic-tragic portrait of 'Oblomovism.'

Listen to the whole of Oblomov in about 8 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.