Fathers and Sons

Fathers and Sons is a classic novel by Russian author Ivan Turgenev, first published in 1862. The story takes place in mid-19th century Russia and revolves around the relationship between two generations, fathers and sons, and their conflicting ideologies. The protagonist, Arkady, returns home from university with his friend Bazarov, a nihilist who rejects traditional values and beliefs. The two young men challenge the conservative views of Arkady's father and uncle, leading to heated debates and clashes of ideals. As the story progresses, the characters grapple with love, loss, and the changing social and political landscape of Russia. Turgenev's novel is a poignant exploration of generational conflict, intellectualism, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world.1921. 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. In Fathers and Sons when a young graduate returns home he is accompanied, much to his father and uncle's discomfort, by a strange friend who doesn't acknowledge any authorities, who doesn't accept a single principle on faith. Turgenev's masterpiece of generational conflict shocked Russian society when it was published in 1862 and continues today to seem as fresh and outspoken as it did to those who first encountered its nihilistic hero. 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.