Fathers And Sons: A Novel (1867) - Hardcover

by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (Author), Eugene Schuyler (Translator)

Fathers and Sons is a novel written by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev in 1867. The story is set in mid-19th century Russia and revolves around the conflict between two generations - the older generation of conservative landowners and the younger generation of nihilistic intellectuals. The protagonist, Arkady, is a young man who returns home from university with his friend, Bazarov, a nihilist who rejects all traditional values and beliefs. The novel explores the clash of ideologies between the two generations and the impact it has on their relationships and lives. The novel also delves into themes of love, family, social change, and the struggle for personal identity. Turgenev's writing style is characterized by its realism and psychological depth, and the novel is considered a masterpiece of Russian literature.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.