Virgin Soil V2

Virgin Soil V2 is a novel written by Ivan Turgenev, a prominent Russian writer of the 19th century. It is the second volume in the Virgin Soil series, which explores the lives of Russian intellectuals and revolutionaries during the 1860s.The story is set in the fictional town of Ergushovo, where a group of young revolutionaries are attempting to incite a rebellion against the Tsarist government. The main character, Nejdanov, is a young man who has been brought up in a wealthy household but is sympathetic to the revolutionary cause. He becomes involved with the group and falls in love with the daughter of a local landowner, who is also sympathetic to their cause.As the revolutionaries plan their uprising, they face numerous challenges and setbacks. They must navigate the complex politics of the time, deal with internal conflicts within their group, and evade the watchful eye of the government's secret police. Meanwhile, Nejdanov and his love interest struggle to reconcile their revolutionary ideals with their personal desires.Throughout the novel, Turgenev explores themes of social justice, political activism, and the complexities of human relationships. His writing is known for its nuanced characterizations and vivid depictions of Russian society during this tumultuous period.Overall, Virgin Soil V2 is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a window into the social and political upheavals of 19th-century Russia.1920. Volume II. From The Novels and Stories of Ivan Turgenieff. 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. Virgin Soil, the biggest and most ambitious of all his works. At the heart of the book is the story of a young man and a young woman, torn between love and politics, who struggle to make headway against the complacency of the powerful, the inarticulate misery of the powerless, and the stifling conventions of provincial life. 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.