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The Same Old Story

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Ivan Goncharov
Ivan Goncharov

Russian realist novelist, born on June 18, 1812, and died on September 27, 1891. Ivan Goncharov is renowned for his delicate psychological portraits and profound insights into the life of Russian society. more

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