Fathers and Sons by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Author Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Translator Hogarth, C. J., 1869-1942
Title Fathers and Sons
Note Translation of: Отцы и дети.
Credits Produced by Annemie Arnst, Ema Majhut and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Bodleian Library, Oxford)
Summary "Fathers and Sons" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the generational conflicts between fathers and their sons, particularly through the character of Bazarov, who embodies the emerging idea of Nihilism in Russian society. The story primarily focuses on Arkady Kirsanov, a newly graduated student, and his father, Nikolai Petrovitch Kirsanov, highlighting the tensions and differing ideologies between them. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Nikolai Petrovitch as he waits for his son Arkady to return home from university, filled with excitement and nostalgia for his late wife. When Arkady arrives with his friend Bazarov, the dynamic shifts as Bazarov's radical ideas challenge the older generation's values. The opening chapters set the stage for exploring themes of change, tradition, and social criticism through the interactions between these characters, establishing a rich context for the unfolding drama of generational differences and philosophical debates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
Subject Russia -- Social conditions -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction
Subject Nihilism (Philosophy) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 47935
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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