The Genius

We present to your attention the audiobook “The Genius”—a story by Vsevolod Sergeyevich Solovyov (1849–1903), author of popular historical novels, the son of the famous historian S. M. Solovyov, and the brother of the philosopher and poet Vladimir Solovyov.

A wonderful fiction writer, a true master of the word, possessing a brilliant literary gift and delicate taste, Vsevolod Solovyov, besides historical works, also wrote vivid “everyday life” stories, in which he created psychologically deep images, striving to comprehend the full complexity and contradictions of human nature.

“The Genius” is a story about a mysterious female soul, the tale of an amazing and strange woman whose fate, behavior, and character made a strong impression on the author.

The main hero, through whose voice the narrative is told, goes to take the waters for treatment, where he entertains himself by observing “waterside” society, studying “human types,” and making biting remarks about each character to himself. But one day his attention is captured by a strange couple, striking in their contrast: a man of ridiculous appearance on one arm, alongside a beautiful, graceful, and elegant young woman…