Publisher's Synopsis
Father Alexyei's Story is a novel written by the renowned Russian author Ivan Turgenev. The story follows the life of Father Alexyei, a Russian Orthodox priest who struggles with his faith and his duty to his parishioners. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and explores themes of love, faith, and morality.Father Alexyei is a complex character who is torn between his religious beliefs and his desire for a woman named Liza, who is engaged to another man. As he struggles to reconcile his feelings for Liza with his role as a priest, he must also confront the moral dilemmas faced by his parishioners, including issues of poverty and social injustice.The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the complexities of faith and morality. Turgenev's writing is rich and evocative, and he expertly captures the nuances of Russian society and culture during this period. Father Alexyei's Story is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: A Reckless Character and Other Stories, by Ivan Turgenieff. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141790061X.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.
