Mikhail Lermontov 
A Hero of Our Time (Illustrated) (Translated) 

‘A Hero of Our Time’ by Mikhail Lermontov follows the adventures of Pechorin, a complex and enigmatic young officer. Set in the Caucasus Mountains, the novel is a series of interconnected stories portraying Pechorin’s romantic escapades, duels, and his disillusionment with society. Lermontov explores themes of love, honor, and the inner conflicts of the Byronic hero. Pechorin’s cynical and introspective narrative, along with the exotic backdrop, contributes to a psychological exploration of a captivating antihero in Russian literature.