Pyetushkov

""Pyetushkov"" is a novel written by Ivan Turgenev, a Russian author known for his realistic and psychological portrayals of Russian society. The story follows the life of Nikolai Pyetushkov, a young man who inherits a large estate from his father but struggles to manage it effectively. He is torn between his desire to modernize the estate and his loyalty to the traditional ways of his ancestors. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Aglaya, but their relationship is complicated by social class differences and the disapproval of their families. The novel explores themes of love, class, tradition, and modernization in 19th-century Russia. Turgenev's writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to capture the complexities of human emotions and relationships. ""Pyetushkov"" is considered one of his lesser-known works but is still highly regarded by critics and readers alike.A cold shudder ran over Pyetushkov. At last, towards evening, Vassilissa made her appearance. This was all he was waiting for. Majestically Pyetushkov rose from his seat, folded his arms, scowled menacingly. But Vassilissa looked him boldly in the face, laughed impudently, and before he could utter a single word she went quickly into her own room, and locked herself in.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.