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A novel published in 1840. It follows Pechorin, a compelling Byronic antihero whose cynical philosophy and restless spirit lead him through romantic conquests and emotional turmoil in the Caucasus. This groundbreaking psychological fiction explores a man of contradictions—sensitive yet detached, intelligent yet self-destructive—who pursues pleasure while confronting the futility of existence. As his arbitrary actions bring tragedy to those around him, Pechorin's journey reveals the