Fathers and Children by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Author Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Editor Neilson, William Allan, 1869-1946
Translator Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946
Title Fathers and Children
Alternate Title Fathers and Sons
Credits E-text prepared by Ron Swanson from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
Summary "Fathers and Children" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the generational conflict between fathers and their children in the context of Russian society, focusing on themes of nihilism and social change. The narrative primarily centers around Arkady Kirsanov, a recent university graduate, and his friend Yevgeny Bazarov, who embodies the nihilist philosophy that challenges traditional values. The opening of "Fathers and Children" introduces us to Nikolai Petrovitch Kirsanov, Arkady's father, as he eagerly awaits the arrival of his son. The narrative begins at a posting station, where Nikolai reflects on his life, his late wife, and his hopes for Arkady. When Arkady arrives with Bazarov, the interaction highlights the affectionate yet complex dynamics between the father and son, as well as the budding tensions between generational ideals. The characters' backgrounds are sketched, offering a glimpse into their relationships, especially as Arkady introduces Bazarov, a character whose radical ideas promise to stir traditional views within the Kirsanov household. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the contrasts between the old and new values in Russian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
Subject Russia -- Social conditions -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction
Subject Nihilism (Philosophy) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 30723
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 21, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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