Oulita The Serf: A Tragedy (1858)

By Arthur Helps

Book Overview

Oulita The Serf: A Tragedy is a novel written by Arthur Helps and published in 1858. The story is set in medieval Russia and follows the life of Oulita, a serf who is sold to a wealthy landowner. Oulita's life is filled with hardship and suffering as she is forced to work in the fields and endure the cruelty of her master. Despite her struggles, Oulita remains hopeful and dreams of a better life. However, her dreams are shattered when she is accused of a crime she did not commit and is sentenced to death. The novel explores themes of social injustice, class struggle, and the power of hope in the face of adversity. It is a tragic tale that sheds light on the harsh realities of life for serfs in medieval Russia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116486999X
• ISBN13: 9781164869993
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"