Zinaida Gippius is a Russian writer, poet, and playwright, one of the brightest representatives of the Silver Age.
“Damn Doll” and “The Tsarevich Novel” are the first two books of a loose trilogy that reflects the writer’s philosophical and political views after the 1905 revolution.
Both books have fully self-contained plots and can be read separately.
“Damn Doll” is the first novel of the trilogy, conceived by Gippius after the 1905 revolution and intended to reflect her philosophical and political beliefs.
The novel’s main character, the young and charming student Yuri Dvokuryov—also called Yuryulya—lives for pleasure: he goes to classes, plays cards, starts romances, and is completely unconcerned about tomorrow. Many people don’t understand his way of life; the cynical and selfish behavior of the young man makes those around him dislike him, yet at the same time it attracts and fascinates them. “Damn Doll” is the nickname that Yuryulya gets. A man without a god, without a future…
The third novel of the trilogy was never completed. This edition includes the first two parts—“Damn Doll” and “The Tsarevich Novel.”