Fathers and Sons
Fathers and Sons by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev, published by Penguin Books in 1997, is a novel that explores the tensions between the older aristocratic generation and the emerging democratic intelligentsia in 1860s Russia. The narrative centers on the character of Bazarov, a nihilist who adopts a strictly materialistic view of life, and his conflict with Pavel Petrovich Kirsanov, an uncle who defends traditional aristocratic values against Bazarov’s critiques.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of the ideological struggles that defined this period in Russian society. The novel delves into themes of family life and the generational divide, illustrating the complexities of personal and societal conflicts. With 207 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive look at Turgenev’s insights into the cultural landscape of his time, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring nature of these conflicts.
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This novel ‘portrays’ the conflicts between the older aristocratic generation and the new democratic intelligentsia in Russia during the 1860’s. The chief character is the nihilish ‘Bazarov,’ who espouses a strictly materialistic attitude toward life. His chief adversary is ‘Pavel Petrovich Kirsanov,’ an uncle of Bazarov’s friend Arkadi, who upholds the aristocratic traditions in the face of Bazarov’s ridicule. The novel, which is considered one of Turgenev’s finest works, originally aroused widespread controversy in Russia with both radicals and conservations denying the accuracy of the portrayal of Bazarov. One side considered it slandered the younger generation; the other accused Turgenev of presenting too favorable a picture of the nihilist.
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