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Futility: A Novel on Russian Themes

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"Futility: A Novel on Russian Themes" by William Alexander Gerhardi is a thought-provoking and deeply impactful literary work that delves into the complexities of the human condition and the futility of life itself. Set against the backdrop of pre-revolutionary Russia, the novel follows the protagonist through a series of enthralling and sometimes harrowing experiences that ultimately lead to a profound sense of disillusionment.

Gerhardi's writing style is both eloquent and poignant, drawing the reader in with vivid descriptions and rich character development. The themes of love, loss, and the inexorable passage of time are explored with a raw and unflinching honesty that stays with the reader long after the final page is turned.

One of the most striking aspects of the novel is its exploration of the clash between idealism and reality, highlighting the inherent contradictions and struggles that define the human experience. Through the protagonist's journey, Gerhardi challenges the reader to question their own beliefs and values, ultimately leading to a greater understanding of the complexities of life.

Overall, "Futility: A Novel on Russian Themes" is a masterful work of literature that offers a unique and powerful exploration of the human condition. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking and introspective storytelling.

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From the preface written by Edith Wharton: Then I fell upon Futility. Some one said: “It's another new novel about Russia” –and every one of my eager feelers curled up in a tight knot of refusal. But . . . I read on, amused, moved, absorbed, till the tale and the journey ended together.

This, it seems to me, is the most striking quality of Mr. Gerhardi's book: that he has (even in this, his first venture) enough of the true novelist's “objectivity” to focus the two so utterly alien races to whom he belongs almost equally, by birth and bringing-up – the English and the Russian – to sympathize with both, and to depict them for us as they see each other, with the play of their mutual reactions illuminating and animating them all.


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