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On the Eve

Author
Ivan Turgenev
Series
World Classics
Language
English
Length
172 pages
ISBN
9781910150047
Published
15 December 2013
Imprint
Sovereign
  • social change
  • love triangle
  • idealism
  • cultural clashes
  • human relationships
  • diversity
  • loyalty
  • patriotism
  • sacrifices
  • personal happiness

Description

On the Eve" by Ivan Turgenev is a captivating novel set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia on the eve of social and political change. Through a tale of love, idealism, and cultural clashes, Turgenev masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships and the dynamics between individuals from different backgrounds and ideologies. Through vivid and nuanced characterizations, Turgenev provides a profound examination of the cultural, social, and political landscapes of the time. He paints a rich portrait of 19th-century Russia and Bulgaria, depicting the clash between tradition and progress, East and West, and the aspirations of a new generation challenging the established order.

Author

Ivan Turgenev (1818–1883) grew up on a wealthy Russian estate, studied at the universities of Moscow, St Petersburg, and Berlin, and later settled largely in France. A Sportsman's Sketches revealed the intelligence and dignity of serfs through apparently effortless country scenes; Fathers and Sons caught the rift between liberal parents and their impatient, nihilist heirs.