The Jew and Other Stories by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Author Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Translator Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946
Title The Jew and Other Stories
Contents The Jew -- An unhappy girl -- The duellist -- Three portraits -- Enough.
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia, Charles Franks,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Jew and Other Stories" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The stories delve into themes of love, morality, and societal issues, with a particular focus on the experiences of Jewish characters in Russia. The opening story, "The Jew," introduces Nikolai Ilyitch, a soldier, and his encounter with a Jewish man named Girshel during the Napoleonic Wars, setting the stage for a complex exploration of human relationships and societal prejudices. The opening of "The Jew" presents Nikolai Ilyitch, an officer in the military, as he recounts a time of boredom while besieging the city of Dantzig. During this time, he encounters Girshel, a Jewish man who tends to the needs of the soldiers. Their interaction quickly unfolds into a mix of tension, intrigue, and personal desires, as Nikolai is both entertained and frustrated by Girshel's obsequiousness and opportunism. The story takes a darker turn as it leads to the introduction of Sara, a beautiful young Jewess brought into the tent by Girshel, highlighting themes of exploitation, innocence, and moral dilemmas that resonate throughout Turgenev's work. As the narrative progresses, it becomes evident that the characters are trapped within the confines of societal expectations and their own choices, creating a rich tapestry for readers to reflect upon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 8696
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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