Publisher's Synopsis
""On the Eve"" is a romantic novel written by Ivan Turgenev, a famous Russian author. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the lives of several young characters who are trying to find their place in a rapidly changing world. The main protagonist of the story is a young Bulgarian revolutionary named Dimitry Insarov, who falls in love with a Russian girl named Elena Stakhova. The novel explores their love story, as well as the political and social issues of the time, including the conflict between Russia and Bulgaria. The book also delves into the themes of identity, nationalism, and the struggle for freedom. ""On the Eve"" is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of the era and the emotions of its characters. It is considered one of Turgenev's finest works and a masterpiece of Russian literature.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.
