The socio-psychological novel-unfinished "Oblomov" includes elements of the writer's autobiography. Belinsky’s speech with a speech on Goncharov’s first novel, An Ordinary History, greatly influenced the writing of the work. At the same moment, Ivan Alexandrovich got the idea of his next book. The author claims to have some similarities with the protagonist of the novel Oblomov. He also reveals the concept of "Oblomovism". For a complete understanding of this literary phenomenon, we urge you to read the analysis of the book.
Part one
Chapter 1
The landowner Ilya Ilyich Oblomov lives in Petersburg with his servant Zakhar Timofeevich (here is his full description). The master is thirty years old. Oblomovka receives funds from the estate. Ilya is kind and very nice looking. Perhaps the main drawback of its internal qualities lies in ordinary laziness.
Lying on the couch is the normal state of Ilya Ilyich. His favorite bathrobe and soft sofa are the best friends for everyday use.
One day Oblomov receives a letter from the headman of Oblomovka. The letter contains information about the critical condition of the crop, however, he does not forget to mention economic problems. Meanwhile, the owner asks Ilya Ilyich to vacate his apartment. The hero does not know where to go, and these problems seem to me to be unsolved. But he does not lift a finger to try to solve them. He can only pour out the soul of Zahar in impotent gloom.
Chapter 2
Oblomov, alternately visited by Volkov, Sudbinsky, Penkin and Alekseev. All of them invite Ilya Ilyich to Yekaterinhof. Oblomov refuses, coming up with various excuses. Each guest tells the landowner about his life, deeds and achievements.
All guests are so worried about their own problems that they completely forget about Oblomov’s life, his ailments and do not even want to help him in any way. He is a convenient listener for them, whom secrets can always be trusted.
Chapter 3
Tarantiev is Oblomov's last guest. A fraudster and a scoundrel likes to make a lot of noise, because of which the master, at least a little, is invigorated. The last guests of Ilya Ilyich at least somehow save the landowner from everyday routine. Although he does not complain of boredom, idleness is enough for him.
Also in this chapter is mentioned the best friend and, perhaps, the only pleasant guest of the landowner - Andrei Ivanovich Shtolts, whom Ilya Oblomov, undoubtedly, is waiting and ready to accept him at absolutely any time. Only energetic and assertive Stolz can help him avoid problems and solve pressing problems. They grew up together, and the hero completely trusts a childhood friend (here they are Comparative characteristics).
Chapter 4
Oblomov all worried about housing problems. Even the most active guests are unpleasant to Ilya Ilyich. It would seem, who can help Oblomov?
Countryman Ilya Ilyich Tarantyev invites the landowner to move to his coup. Oblomov categorically refuses, and soon the guests dispersed. Tarantiev did not forget to reproach the headman who sent the letter of fraud. Although should he judge? He himself goes to the hero for a reason, seeing in him a man who is easy to hold around a finger.
Chapter 5
The author goes on to talk about the life of Ilya Oblomov (here we described her in detail). Answers to questions appear there: why Ilya Ilyich became so lazy, what kind of defeats he had to endure, and what kind of people did not leave him in trouble.
Oblomov lived in St. Petersburg for more than ten years. In connection with the death of his parents, he became the owner of an estate in a remote province. Over time, Ilya Ilyich increasingly understood that he was standing still, no matter how he moved, and did not try to climb the career ladder. Ilya barely served, but one big mistake served Oblomov as an important lesson. He sent one very important paper to the wrong place. Oblomov, not waiting for an order from his superiors, decides to personally resign. Over time, Ilya Ilyich became very angry, stopped communicating with friends, but the best childhood friend Andrei Shtolts (here is his detailed description) still did not stand aside and somehow helped the hero diversify his own life.
Chapter 6
Oblomov was a true connoisseur of poetry. Unfortunately, only poetry was to Ilya Ilyich's liking. The remaining types of literature were alien to Oblomov. In rhymes and an elegant syllable, he found the basis for dreams.
Ilya Ilyich studied at a boarding house. For almost his whole life he was not interested in anything. And laziness had a great influence on the dislike of learning. Nevertheless, Stolz forced his friend to read books, although Oblomov refused and did not want this.
Chapter 7
Oblomov’s servant, Zakhar Timofeevich, was grouchy and conflicted, performed his duties very poorly and even rebuked the master, knowing his spinelessness. He is about fifty years old. He likes to walk at the expense of his master. We described it here.
Zakhar is completely faithful to Ilya Ilyich. Since childhood, Ilya Zakhar has served as Oblomov’s faithful servant and fulfills all the necessary conditions, although not very carefully. And he himself gets a lot of experience and important life lessons from this.
Chapter 8
Zakhar and Oblomov again conflict with each other. The doctor interrupts the riot with the message that if Oblomov does not change his lifestyle, then in two years he will surely have a blow.
The conflict occurred in connection with the relocation to another housing. Oblomov often did not agree with Zakhar, and the servant tried to convince the master. Ilya Ilyich again thought about himself, his actions and deeds. That is why Oblomov was increasingly overcome by grief, and sadness also knew no bounds. Too heavy and joyless seemed the move.
Chapter 9. “Oblomov’s Dream”
Without ceasing to reflect, be sad and worry about his present life, Oblomov falls asleep. He has a dream where he sees his childhood. Here analysis of this fragment.
Ilya is seven years old. He wakes up in his crib, and the nanny dresses him before his family breakfast. Under the supervision of a serf woman, a little boy goes for a walk. Parents go about their business. The day goes absolutely leisurely. The nanny tells the child terrible stories where only a kind sorceress can lead to a happy ending.
Ilya Ilyich grew up, and he perfectly understands that in real life there is no fairy tale. From that he again saddens. The measured and idle routine of the village seems to him a paradise from which he is excommunicated by cruel fate.
Chapter 10
It became known that in the district Oblomov received many unflattering statements and serious claims from other servants. They simply despise his insignificant and monotonous life.
Zakhar, who intended to talk with these very servants, takes the side of himself and his master. However, the servant's plans were to complain about the master, while he was sleeping, and talk about his main shortcomings.
Chapter 11
Andrei Shtolts comes to Oblomov. At this time, Zakhar is trying to wake Ilya Ilyich, but the attempts are unsuccessful, because the owner resists and decides to sleep on.
This makes Andrei quite amused because he managed to observe this whole event.
Part two
Chapter 1
Andrei Ivanovich Stolz has Russian-German roots. Mother saw in Andryush a true gentleman and a handsome man, while his father taught his son agronomy and drove him to factories (more about his upbringing). The environment of Stolz was completely confident in the independence of the boy. Nevertheless, from the side of relatives and friends, anxieties nevertheless arose. From childhood, Andrei Ivanovich was accustomed to independence, the ability to cope with complex tasks and responsibilities.
Andrei studied at the university. His father was also confident in the independence of his son and therefore sent him to Petersburg with things on horseback after graduation. Andrey Shtolts is a wealthy man who owns a company for the supply of goods abroad, has his own home and remains the same productive and hardworking person. Oblomov completely trusts him in everything.
Chapter 2
In this chapter, the author thinks about the friendship between Oblomov and Stolz. After all, these are two completely different people, completely different from each other.
Andrei Ivanovich and Ilya Ilyich are peers. Stolz is a very hardworking and active person. Oblomov is lazy and completely frivolous. But then they are two comrades very close to each other who find solace in the conversation. And these people have been friends since childhood.
Chapter 3
Ilya Ilyich tells Andrei Ivanovich about his problems. Stolz is sincerely glad to see his old friend.
Oblomov tells a friend about his difficulties with money, about moving to another home. Ilya Ilyich does not forget about jokes about his health. But Stoltz does not see anything problematic in this. Andrei is surprised that his best friend is very spilled. Stolz decides to help a friend. He orders Oblomov’s servant to bring decent clothes and escort the cunning Tarantyev. The best friend of Ilya Ilyich intends to return the comrade to the people.
Chapter 4
All week Oblomov, along with his friend, traveled to various societies, which caused extreme discontent among Ilya Ilyich. He likes peace and absolute silence, and here he needs to wear very uncomfortable clothes and endure constant noise, talk with empty-headed and hypocritical people with whom he has nothing to do.
Ilya Ilyich talks about Oblomovka, about the harmony and tranquility of the house. Stoltz considers this to be "Oblomovism" and not life. The conversation leads to the fact that Oblomov needs to go abroad, and then go to the village. The result of the visits is the acquaintance of Ilya Oblomov with Olga Ilyinskaya (here is her description).
Chapter 5
The Oblomov question arises. The question is: go ahead or stay? The hero decided to go forward, but the attempts are hardly successful. Ilya Ilyich was supposed to come to a friend in Paris, documents and things were completely ready until the landowner bit a fly on his lip. The lip is swollen, and the departure is destined to be postponed. Oblomov was also troubled by his friend’s words about “Oblomovism”.
Despite the fact that Oblomov did not leave home for a long time and did not answer Stoltz’s letters, he becomes more confident in his actions and feels love for Olga Ilyinskaya. He dreams and thinks of a recent acquaintance with trepidation and longing.
Chapter 6
Ilya Oblomov began to spend a lot of time with Olga Sergeevna. Olga loves to sing and does it well. Once at the moment of singing a girl, Ilya Ilyich confesses her feelings to her.
Confession looks ridiculous. He can not clearly tell the lady about his feelings for her. Olga is angry with Ilya for a while, but decides to forgive him.
Chapter 7
Servant of Ilya Ilyich, Zakhar will marry Anisie. If Oblomov is changing, then his environment is changing.
Aunt Olga Sergeevna invites the hero to dinner. Ilya Ilyich is trying to find similarities with Stolz, but all these are naive assumptions, and at dinner Olga looks absolutely serious, as if there was no explanation between them.
Chapter 8
Oblomov spent all day with Aunt Olga Sergeevna. The aunt for the heroine was an example to follow. The whole day was boring and sad. Oblomov left disappointed, although he behaved very culturally, even managed to help and cater to his aunt.
Unexpectedly for Ilya Ilyich, Olga herself made an appointment when Oblomov decides to leave the city. When meeting, Olga and Ilya confess each other's feelings. The hero was happy that the lady of the heart agreed to a relationship with him (we wrote more about the topic of love in the novel here).
Chapter 9
Oblomov and Ilyinskaya, realizing that there is love between them, find more meaning in life. The girl wants to save and re-educate the lazy boyfriend, to sacrifice herself to this noble zeal. And her gentleman wants to become a worthy seeker of her hand.
Ilya and Olga began to spend more time reading. Ilyinskaya saved her man from idleness, and they increasingly visited guests. She loved Ilya Ilyich in a special way: she spoke little about love, but without him it was very difficult. Nevertheless, the hero fell in love with the image of his beloved, beautiful and spectacular young lady with a strong character.
Chapter 10
The next day, Oblomov became increasingly aware that Olga’s love was not real. That words of love remain only an empty phrase. She just has fun playing re-education, as if she is training a dog. Ilya Ilyich decides to write a woman a letter of separation, because she feels unworthy of her and incapable of the changes she is waiting for.
Ilya Ilyich gives a letter to the maid Olga. Oblomov knows that she will walk in the park, and decided to hide in the bushes. Seeing that she is crying, Ilya does not restrain herself and runs to the woman. The lady reproaches Ilya for the fact that he needs only “love” from her. However, Olga Sergeevna saw in the message all the reverent tenderness of the gentleman. The man apologizes to her. The heroine forgives everything and thinks how to smooth the situation.
As a result, Ilyinskaya and Oblomov remain in a relationship again, and happy Olga runs to her home.
Chapter 11
The problem in Oblomovka remains unsolved. Stolz informs his friend about this, while not forgetting to invite him to visit him abroad. The hero is absolutely lazy to go to the estate, in fact, as well as abroad, he trembles, afraid for at least a day not to see Olga.
Therefore, Ilya Ilyich asks for the help of his landlord neighbor. Nevertheless, love for Olga remains very important for him at such a moment, and he did not want to solve seemingly important matters at all.
Chapter 12
No matter how strong the love of Olga and Ilya, the couple is forced to hide their relationship from prying eyes, so as not to cause gossip and gossip.
Oblomov makes an offer to Olga Sergeevna. The couple has their first kiss. But Olga and Ilya decide so far not to tell anyone about this, and it is worthwhile to finish things on the Oblomovka estate. With such a precarious financial situation, the hero has no chance to adequately woo the bride.
Part three
Chapter 1
The fraudster Tarantiev again asks for money from Ilya Oblomov. The hero nevertheless moved to the kuma in the Vyborg side, but so far he does not live there. In this regard, the scoundrel did not receive a penny from Oblomov.
Ilya Ilyich in a good mood goes to his beloved. Olga reminds him of problems in Oblomovka, problems with housing. Once you have decided some of them, you can tell your aunt about the wedding and count on its blessing.
Chapter 2
Oblomov's goal was to refuse to live in the apartment of Kuma Tarantyev, he feels a catch in this matter.
Ilya, having arrived at the apartment, meets the godfather Agafya Matveevna. As a result, he decides to refuse to live in the apartment and go back to his house, telling the hostess that the room is no longer needed.
Chapter 3
Olga does not cease to remind her lover about the solution of the issue related to the apartment and Oblomovka, and the situation itself is being dragged out more and more. The woman began to speak with Oblomov in a more serious and commanding tone.
The hero nevertheless moved to Pshenitsyna, Olga became more sad and unsure of relations with Ilya Ilyich, and the question of the debt to the landlady of the apartment was growing more and more. And other apartments cost a lot of money.
Chapter 4
Ilya Ilyich gets along in an apartment near the kuma Agafya Matveevna Pshenitsyna. There he sees the idleness and slowness of his native Oblomovka.
Ilya and Olga are still dating. Oblomov is invited to the Ilinsky box. Zakhara was interested in the issue of the wedding and the host’s housing. Ilya Ilyich claims that the wedding is too expensive, and it will not be. In addition, the man is upset by gossip about their relationship with Olga Ilyinskaya. He himself is no longer sure of anything.
Chapter 5
Date Olga Sergeevna and Ilya Ilyich. Olga sends a letter to Ilya about the invitation, because she missed him very much.
Everyone around them has long been aware of their relationship. A woman offers to tell her aunt about this. The hero claims that the problems have not yet been completely resolved and that he should wait a bit longer.
Chapter 6
Olga Sergeevna invited Ilya Ilyich to dinner. Due to the fact that Oblomov is upset by the next gossip, Ilya tells his lady that he caught a cold.
Ilya Ilyich and Olga Sergeevna still have not met, and in the courtyard the whole winter reigned. A lot of time has passed since their last meeting.
Chapter 7
Olga exhausted a bunch of attempts to meet her lover Ilya again.
At this time, Oblomov pretends to be sick and spends more and more time with Agafya Matveevna and her children. Olga Sergeevna comes to the groom herself, being in a nervous state.
Chapter 8
Zakhar gives Oblomov a letter received from a neighbor, whom the landowner was counting on. The neighbor, in a rude manner and in unpleasant words, turns to Ilya Ilyich and refuses to help him because of more important matters.
This is the collapse of all hopes of resolving problems with the estate. The master himself no longer feels the slightest desire to deal with them; he has finally taken root in the new situation.
Chapter 9
In the life of the protagonist really are in big trouble. Marriage remains a big question. There is practically no money left. And he does not intend to borrow Oblomov from anyone.
Mukhoyarov, seizing the opportunity, offers Mr. Zaterty to the place of the managerial estate of his colleague, all of them want only one thing - to rob a gullible person.
Chapter 10
Ilya Ilyich Oblomov agrees with the proposal to replace the manager. He was completely exhausted from excitement and stress.
Fraudsters Mukhoyarov and Tarantyev are truly satisfied. They managed to deceive Oblomov, and now remains, under the guise of a correct and respectable manager, to lure money from the estate.
Chapter 11
Oblomov informs his lady that there was a person who could solve the accumulated problems, and that the wedding would have to be rescheduled. Olga faints.
Waking up, she accuses the groom of indecision and that he torments both of them. Olga and Ilya break up. The hero feels both sadness and relief.
Chapter 12
Ilya Oblomov is full of disappointment, grief and despair. The hero walks around the city, gets drunk to the loss of memory.
Servants find Oblomov in the morning at home in a state of fever. Zakhar and other servants notice this and try to bring the master to consciousness. Ilya comes to his senses.
Part four
Chapter 1
Exactly one year has passed since the breakup of Ilya Ilyich and Olga Sergeyevna. Oblomov lives with Agafya Matveevna. Ilya Ilyich falls in love with Agafya. The hostess went to meet the gentleman and feels the same quiet and respectful feelings.
In Oblomovka, everything worked out. The money is back in place. Ilya Oblomov gradually forgets about grief and becomes happy again.
Chapter 2
In honor of Ivan's Day, Agafya Matveevna arranges a holiday. The event is attended by a friend of Oblomov, Andrei Shtolts.
Andrei Ivanovich talks about the fate of Olga Sergeyevna and her aunt, about going abroad, and also intends to lure his friend out of the usual cycle of idleness, spleen and sleep. Oblomov agrees to leave.
Chapter 3
Tarantiev and Mukhoyarov find out that Andrei Ivanovich Shtolts came to the estate. Fraudsters are concerned about this visit.
The excitement is caused by the fact that Andrei Ivanovich can find out about the fraudsters taking the levy from the estate. Tarantiev and Mukhoyarov decide to blackmail Oblomov. As a result, the fear of scammers is not in vain. Stoltz really learned about the design of the villains and puts things in order.
Chapter 4
This chapter describes the meeting and the relationship between Stolz and Ilyinskaya.
Stolz, at random, meets Olga Sergeevna and her aunt in Paris. Andrei Ivanovich spends a lot of time with a woman. She can not let go of thoughts about Oblomov and is worried about a new relationship. Nevertheless, when a romance is struck between Andrei Ivanovich and Olga Sergeyevna, Stoltz decides to offer the girl a marriage proposal. She agrees.
Chapter 5
Ilya Oblomov spilled over again. His life has become even more boring and much darker.
The brother of Agafya Matveevna Ivan considers Oblomov’s money. Ivan got married, and Ilya Ilyich has another financial problem. The hero does not undertake to take on any business.
Chapter 6
Stolz visits his childhood friend again.
Andrei Ivanovich tells Oblomov about their relationship with Olga. Ilya Ilyich complains to a friend about financial problems. In a friendly conversation, the hero does not forget to mention the duty of the hostess.
An active entrepreneur is surprised at Oblomov’s lack of money. Agafya Matveevna has to work for her lover. She assures Stolz that Ilya owes nothing to anyone.
Chapter 7
Oblomov's friend fills out a paper indicating that Ilya Ilyich owes nothing to anyone. However, Ivan Matveyevich again takes this opportunity and decides to substitute Ilya Ilyich.
Oblomov learns about Tarantyev’s deceit. Ilya Ilyich beats brother Agafya and drives him out of the house.
Stolz decides not to take Oblomov with him, leaving a friend for a month. Andrei Ivanovich does not forget to warn Ilya Ilyich of the danger of feelings for Agafya Matveevna.
Chapter 8
Andrei Shtolts and Olga Ilyinskaya live in harmony and joy with each other. However, a conversation is brewing between them about Oblomov.
Stolz admits that he wanted to bring Ilya Ilyich with Olga Sergeyevna. A woman, upon arrival in St. Petersburg, asks her husband to visit the poor man, whom she also regrets.
Chapter 9
Oblomov’s best friend settled all matters on the estate. The money reappeared, but Ilya Ilyich still continued to lie on the couch and watch the affairs of Agafya Matveevna.
Oblomov has an apocalyptic blow. The doctor advised Ilya Ilyich to change his lifestyle and move more. The patient refuses the conditions of the doctor, so much he has grown into his sofa.
Stolz is trying to persuade a friend to go with him. Oblomov refuses, but Andrei Ivanovich says that Olga is waiting for him in the carriage. Ilya Ilyich is justified by the fact that he has a wife and a son. Stolz leaves upset, telling his wife that "Oblomovism" reigned in his friend's house.
Chapter 10
Three years later, Oblomov again suffers a blow, as a result of which Ilya Ilyich died.
Agafya’s brother and his wife live in the house. Andrei Shtolts sheltered his son Oblomov. The widow of Ilya Ilyich does not want to go to Stolz.
Chapter 11
Once, Stolz accidentally meets Zakhar. Oblomov's former servant is lost and unhappy. He does not want to go anywhere from the grave of his master.
When asked about the death of his comrade, Stolz calls his illness "Oblomovism."
