""Ivan, The Serf"" is a novel written by Sylvanus Cobb Jr. and first published in 1892. The story takes place in Russia during the 17th century and follows the life of Ivan, a serf who is born into a life of poverty and servitude. Despite his lowly status, Ivan is determined to rise above his circumstances and make a better life for himself.As Ivan grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and inequalities that exist in Russian...