Russian Texts: Turgenev: Mumu (Paperback)

from ErasmusBee

'Mumu' is a charming story about a deaf and dumb man who, rebuffed by a lover, turns his affection towards a stray dog, named in the title. The man, Gerasim, who is a servant in the house of an elderly, attention-seeking widow, brings Mumu home to live in his quarters. Mumu returns Gerasim's love...

from nikkipierce

An absolute classic, Mumu gives a wonderfully vivid picture of life for the poor in Russia, can't be faulted. It is great to have an audio book version, which really brought the story to life. I really enjoyed listening to this, but the real star is Turgenev's writing.

from Grist

An affecting story of deaf servant who drowns his dog Mumu before his "mistress" can have it killed for waking her up at night. Turgenev's characterizations are dead-on as usual. His observation of the inequities of the Russian social system of the day is unerring and unsparing. An excellent shor...

from jotoyo

Ivan Turgenev wrote Mumu in 1854 and this story, with other works, is credited with influincing public opinion in favour of the abolition of serfdom. I can see why, as the main character, Gerasim, a deaf and mute giant of a man is taken from his home village and made the porter in the estate fo t...

from CharlesBoyd

This is my first time reviewing an audio book. I would assume that normally there are two things to consider when reviewing an audio book. The first consideration, the work itself, is it good or bad, compelling or something to just "get through," to finish? The second, is the presentation by the ...