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by Ivan Turgenev
Fiction Short Story Class and Society Companionship Sacrifice Silence and Communication
Mumu is a short story written by Ivan Turgenev in 1852 and first published in 1854.
Gerasim is a deaf and dumb servant who lives in poor conditions. His disability, coupled with his social position, causes him to suffer hardships on a daily basis. He, coming from the countryside, gets used to life in the city and his position, but in reality he has no other choice of work or housing.
His situation of poverty is further compounded when he rescues Mumu, a dog and the purest and most honest entity in the story. The story was praised for making visible the cruelties suffered by serfdom in Russian society at the time, as it was a topic outside of public debate.
This edition of Mumu is based on the English translation by Constance Garnett.
"IN one of the outlying streets of Moscow, in a gray house with white Icolumns and a balcony, warped all askew, there was once living a lady, a widow, surrounded by a numerous household of serfs."
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Mumu by Ivan Turgenev is believed to be in the public domain in the United States only. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not in the United States, please check your local laws to ensure this eBook is in the public domain in your country before downloading Mumu in PDF or ePub.
WHY READ MUMU IN 2025?
171 years later, still timelyA mute man, a loyal dog, and a world built to ignore the gentle. “Mumu” is Turgenev’s quiet indictment of cruelty under serfdom—tender, devastating, and brief enough for one class.
The story compresses power, dependency, and conscience into domestic scenes anyone can picture. It is excellent for talking with students about obedience, resistance, and how societies normalize harm. Expect tears and real conversation; the simplicity is deliberate.
Tender witness
Care makes injustice visible without speeches.
Power named
Petty authority ruins lives when unchecked.
Nature beside pain
Rivers and yards hold both solace and sorrow.
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About Ivan Turgenev
Lyrical realism of land, youth, and generational debate with gentle authority.
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