A legendary story of love, betrayal, and spiritual rebirth that has captivated millions of readers around the world. The novel's protagonist is Arthur Burton, a young idealist dreaming of freedom and justice. Having experienced the pain of loss, the collapse of his faith, and the betrayal of those closest to him, he disappears from his friends' lives, only to return years later as the Gadfly—a daring political writer and fighter against oppression. Ethel Lilian Voynich created a hero in whom tragedy and tenderness are combined with iron will and self-sacrifice. This is a novel about human dignity, strength of spirit, and the impossibility of living life halfway—without faith, without love, without purpose. "The Gadfly" is not just an adventure story, but a book in which personal drama becomes a symbol of the awakening of the soul. It has been read and reread for over a century—for its vivid plot, subtle psychological depth, and powerful emotional impact. Voynich's novel has inspired revolutionaries, poets, and romantics: it teaches us not to fear suffering if it stands for the truth.
Author: Ethel Lilian Voynich
Translation: Raisa Bobrova, Natalia Volzhina, Natalia Vysotskaya, Irina Gurova, Raisa Oblonskaya
Pages: 864 (offset). Hardcover
Dimensions: 218x151x43 mm
Series: Foreign Literature. Big Books
