Publisher's Synopsis
""On the Eve"" is a romantic novel written by Ivan Turgenev, a Russian author. The story takes place in Germany in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of three main characters: Elena, a beautiful and intelligent young woman from Russia; Insarov, a Bulgarian revolutionary; and Shubin, a cynical artist. Elena, who is on a trip with her mother, meets Insarov and is immediately drawn to him. Insarov, who is passionate about his country's struggle for independence, is equally smitten with Elena. However, their relationship is complicated by their cultural and political differences. Meanwhile, Shubin, who is Elena's friend, is also in love with her but is too afraid to confess his feelings. As the story progresses, the characters' lives become intertwined, and they are forced to confront their feelings and the challenges that come with them. Through their experiences, Turgenev explores themes such as love, identity, and the struggle for freedom. ""On the Eve"" is a beautifully written novel that captures the complexities of human relationships and the tumultuous times in which the characters live.1916. 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. On the Eve centers on Elena, a young spiritually passionate woman with intense social principles, who abandons her family, home, and country, to follow Insarov, a romantic revolutionary rebel to his native Bulgaria. A classic novel of the courage of life choices on the brink of global change. 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.
