Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov, Fiction

The narrative unfolds in an elegantly simple dining room where Zakhar, now a major-domo, prepares for a sumptuous supper. The protagonist experiences a vivid dream filled with warmth, nostalgia, and cherished companions, including his wife and childhood friend Schtoltz. This poignant vision stirs within him a deep yearning for love, tranquility, and the comforts of home, evoking a longing for the fields and hills of his youth, as well as the desire for family and happiness.