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Portrait of Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature in the West.

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Rudin: A Novel

In a changing Russia, a man of great ideas arrives in a quiet village, bringing both inspiration and disruption to the lives of those he meets.

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A Sportsman's Sketches, Volume 2 Works of Ivan Turgenev, Volume 2

Witness shifting relationships and changing times through portraits of Russian lives where landowners and peasants intersect, and a young artist returns home transformed.

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The Jew and Other Stories

Amidst war and prejudice, a soldier's encounter with a Jewish man and a young woman reveals a complex web of exploitation and moral dilemmas.

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Fathers and Sons

When a college student brings his nihilistic friend home, their clashing ideologies spark a generational culture war within a family clinging to tradition.

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Fathers and Children

In a changing world, a son's return home with a radical friend ignites a battle of ideals, revealing the deep divide between generations.

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Knock, Knock, Knock and Other Stories

A man's past and hidden sadness are revealed through strange events and haunting sounds, uncovering a story of destiny and love.

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Virgin Soil

In a Russia on the brink of change, a young man and his friends challenge the norm, seeking purpose amidst personal battles and a society in turmoil.

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First love, and other stories

A young man's summer in Moscow turns upside down as he experiences the euphoria and heartache of first love with a captivating princess.

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The diary of a superfluous man, and other stories

In a world that favors the strong, a man reflects on a life of feeling unwanted as death approaches.

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Dream Tales and Prose Poems

A sheltered young man's world is turned upside down when he encounters a captivating actress, beginning a journey of art, society, and unexpected emotions.

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The Torrents of Spring

A disillusioned young man's European travels transform into a whirlwind of romance and unforeseen trials following a chance encounter that ignites a path of self-discovery.

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A Reckless Character, and Other Stories

A young man's life spirals out of control after losing his parents, leading him down a path of gambling, drinking, and ruin.

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Liza; Or, "A Nest of Nobles"

Amidst the backdrop of a shifting Russian society, a young woman finds herself caught between family duties, social expectations, and the pursuit of true love.

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A Sportsman's Sketches Works of Ivan Turgenev, Volume I

** Witness a hunter's journey through the Russian countryside, encountering a cast of characters that reveal the complex layers of society and the timeless connection between people and the land.

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The diary of a superfluous man, and other stories

As a man confronts death, he reflects on a life of unrequited love and feeling completely unnecessary.

By Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Smoke

Amidst the dazzling backdrop of Russian society in Europe, a man's love and ideals are tested as he's pulled between a captivating woman and his yearning for a meaningful return to his homeland.

By Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Annouchka: A Tale

Amidst quaint German scenery, witness budding friendships turn into complex relationships as a heartbroken man encounters a spirited girl and her brother, unraveling joys and challenges of youth.

By Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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A Nobleman's Nest

Amidst changing times, a family awaits a man whose arrival threatens to unravel secrets and passions.

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A Lear of the Steppes, etc.

Witness the imposing journey of an extraordinary man as he grapples with family, mortality, and the intricate web of human connections in a society on the brink of change.

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A House of Gentlefolk

Amidst family drama and societal expectations in 19th-century Russia, a widow and a returning man with a troubled past confront love and loss while navigating the constraints of their world.

By Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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