Smoke
Smoke by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev, published by Turtle Point Press on April 19, 1995, is a notable work in the realm of Continental European fiction. This edition spans 220 pages and is presented in English. The novel is set in Baden-Baden and offers an intricate exploration of politics and society, intertwined with a poignant love story that reflects Turgenev’s cosmopolitan perspective.
Readers will find that Smoke delves into themes of cultural exchange and philosophical discourse, particularly highlighting Turgenev’s call for Russia to embrace Western ideals. The narrative is marked by its barbed wit and serves as a backdrop for a significant philosophical divide between Turgenev and Dostoevsky. This edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of its characters and the societal issues they navigate.
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Set in Baden-Baden, Smoke is Ivan Turgenev’s most cosmopolitan novel. It is an exquisite study of politics and society and an enduringly poignant love story. Smoke, with its European setting, barbed wit, and visionary call for Russia to look west, became the center of a famous philosophical breach between Turgenev and Dostoevsky.
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