Fathers and Children by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
"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" introducesus 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.)
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| Author | Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 |
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| Editor | Neilson, William Allan, 1869-1946 |
| Translator | Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946 |
| Title | Fathers and Children |
| Alternate Title | Fathers and Sons |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fathers_and_Sons_(novel) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Ron Swanson from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana) |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30723 |
| Release Date | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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