Fathers And Children

Fathers and Children is a novel written by Ivan Turgenev, first published in 1862. The plot revolves around the conflict between two generations - the older generation of aristocrats and the younger generation of nihilists. The story is set in rural Russia during the mid-19th century and follows the lives of two friends, Arkady and Bazarov, who are both nihilists. They visit Arkady's father, Nikolai, who is a wealthy landowner, and his uncle, Pavel, who is a conservative aristocrat. The clash of their opposing ideologies leads to a series of heated debates, arguments, and ultimately, tragedy. The novel explores themes such as generational conflict, the role of the individual in society, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the search for meaning in life. Turgenev's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of nature and his ability to create complex, realistic characters. Fathers and Children is considered one of the greatest works of Russian literature and a masterpiece of 19th-century realism. It is a thought-provoking and timeless novel that continues to resonate with readers today.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.