Publisher's Synopsis
Turgenev's Fathers and Sons is a classic novel set in mid-19th century Russia. The story revolves around the relationship between two generations of men: the older, traditionalist fathers, and the younger, more radical sons who are influenced by the ideas of nihilism and socialism. The novel follows the lives of two young men, Arkady and Bazarov, who return home from university to their respective fathers' estates. Arkady's father, Nikolai Petrovich, is a traditional landowner while Bazarov's father, Vassily Ivanovich, is a retired doctor. The novel explores the clash of ideologies between the two generations, as well as the complicated relationships between fathers and sons. The novel also touches on themes of love, friendship, and the struggle for personal identity. Turgenev's Fathers and Sons is a timeless masterpiece that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating changing social and political ideals.1921. Turgenieff (Turgenev), novelist, poet, and playwright, known for his detailed descriptions about everyday live in Russia in the 19th century, he portrayed realistically the peasantry and the rising intelligentsia in its attempt to move the country into a new age. In Fathers and Sons when a young graduate returns home he is accompanied, much to his father and uncle's discomfort, by a strange friend who doesn't acknowledge any authorities, who doesn't accept a single principle on faith. Turgenev's masterpiece of generational conflict shocked Russian society when it was published in 1862 and continues today to seem as fresh and outspoken as it did to those who first encountered its nihilistic hero. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
