The Secret City: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Secret City: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Secret City is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Walpole, Hugh (1884–1941).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Secret City" by Hugh Walpole is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story delves into the intricacies of Russian psychology as observed through the lens of English characters, particularly highlighting the experiences and sentiments of young Henry Bohun, who arrives in Petrograd during a time of turmoil and distrust. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Henry Bohun, who has just traveled to Petrograd, filled with romantic notions regarding Russia. However, he quickly finds himself feeling out of place and isolated, especially in the company of the Markovitch family, who have taken him in as a lodger. The opening chapters explore his initial disillusionment with the realities of Russian life compared to his expectations. He encounters important figures such as Vera Michailovna and her sister Nina while navigating the complexities of foreign interactions. As Bohun grapples with his identity and seeks acceptance, the novel presents a vivid portrayal of the era's cultural and social dynamics, setting the stage for deeper character development and thematic exploration.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Secret City
- Author credits: Walpole, Hugh (1884–1941)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- British -- Russia -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Russian Literature
- Contemporary Reviews
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
