Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Note to This Edition, to Translation, Transliteration, and Illustrations ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. Introduction 1
6. 1. Preface 25
7. 2. The Second Period of Enlightenment 28
8. 3. My Engagement 42
9. 4. The Bridal Year 54
10. 5. Arrival in Konotop. Wedding. 65
11. 6. Four Years in My In-Laws’ House 73
12. 7. The Transformation 87
13. 8. Further Destinies Unfold 98
14. 9. Alexander II 107
15. 10. My Wise Mother Said Two Things 110
16. 11. Kovno 112
17. 12. Vilna 119
18. 13. Helsingfors 123
19. 14. Petersburg 131
20. 15. The Dangerous Operation— Reform of the Kitchen 137
21. 16. The Third Generation 141
22. 17. My Husband’s Death 163
23. Notes 169
24. Bibliography 207
25. Index 215