«The Precipice» in Russian with a Parallel Translation

"The Precipice" is a novel by Ivan Goncharov, published in 1869. The main character of the work is Boris Pavlovich Raisky, a young artist who belongs to the "golden youth" circles. Soon he goes to his estate, where his great-aunt takes care of all the affairs. Raisky falls in love with Vera, who does not reciprocate.