Publisher's Synopsis
A Lear of the Steppes and Other Stories is a collection of short stories by the renowned Russian author Ivan Turgenev. The book was first published in 1898 and includes six stories that explore the themes of love, loss, and the human condition.The title story, A Lear of the Steppes, is a poignant tale of an aging father who struggles to come to terms with his son's death. As he wanders the vast steppes of Russia, he reflects on his life and the choices he has made.Other stories in the collection include The Song of Triumphant Love, which tells the story of a young woman who falls in love with a famous composer, and The District Doctor, which follows a doctor as he travels through rural Russia, treating the sick and encountering various challenges along the way.Turgenev's writing is known for its realism and psychological depth, and this collection is no exception. Each story offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles that people face in their daily lives.Overall, A Lear of the Steppes and Other Stories is a masterful work of literature that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
