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Sergeyevich Turgenev
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Hardback
Number of Pages
376
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a work of fiction set in late 19th‑century Russia, focused on the clash between the older intelligentsia and a younger generation pushing for reform in the wake of upheaval after the Crimean War. Its central theme is the tension between tradition and change, explored through intimate relationships, competing ideas, and personal choices. The intended reader is adults and students of literature who enjoy thoughtful historical fiction and deep character study. The emotional tone is reflective, morally complex, and quietly hopeful as ideas collide and people grow.
Through a story-led narrative, the book places readers inside a social world shaped by ideas. Parlor conversations, debates, and intimate moments reveal how concepts of duty, progress, and happiness guide choices. The reading experience is distinctive for its restrained realism, precise prose, and subtle mood shifts that let readers follow the tension between generations without heavy-handed exposition.
The journey centers on a circle of characters who embody competing visions of modern life: a seasoned elder who clings to tradition, a younger thinker eager to remake society, and those who stand between. Readers encounter balanced dialogue, observation, and quiet scenes that illuminate both ideology and human longing, without relying on names or plot spoilers.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how generations shape a society and how ideas endure beyond their time, leaving a lasting impression of intellectual courage and human complexity.
Product Details
Author
Sergeyevich Turgenev
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
376
Language
English
SKU
9788171674985
ISBN
9788171674985
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3x25.4x4.7cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 295
₹ 251
₹ 44 Off