
"Bella" is one of the stories in Lermontov's world-famous novel "A Hero of Our Time". Set in the Caucasus in 19th century, it depicts a brief romance between Pechorin, a Russian officer and a young Circassian girl.Pechorin's callous indifference, boredom and disaffection lead to tragic consequences and shatters lives of many.<
The reader is best suited for B1 learners and comes with accompanying commentary as well as comprehension and speaking tasks.