The story follows a nameless youth who ignores his parents' wise counsel, leading to his eventual ruin and personified pursuit by "Woe-Misfortune". It is unique for its blend of biblical themes, folklore motifs, and the transition from religious moralizing to individual psychological drama.
Since this is a relatively short work, look for it in collections of "Old Russian Literature" (Древнерусская литература) on digital libraries like Liters or community archives; these collections almost always include the tale in FB2 format. Quick Summary povest o gore zlochastii skachat fb2
You can access high-quality digitized versions and transcripts through the Pushkin House Electronic Library or the Russian National Electronic Library (Rusneb) . The story follows a nameless youth who ignores