Liza

Set in 1842, the story unfolds on a serene spring evening at the mansion of Maria Dmitrievna Kalitine, a widow reflecting on her late husband, a former Provincial Procurator. The narrative introduces two women—Maria, in her fifties, and an elderly companion—who share a moment of contemplation as they gaze out at the picturesque sky. The backdrop of their lives reveals themes of ambition, familial legacy, and the societal expectations of their time, highlighting the struggles and aspirations of those seeking to rise above their humble beginnings.