Väter und Söhne by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
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| Author | Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 |
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| Title | Väter und Söhne |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Translation of: Отцы и дети. |
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| Summary | "Väter und Söhne" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story explores the generational tensions and ideological conflicts between parents and their children, focusing on the life of Nikolai Petrovich Kirsanov and his son Arkady as they navigate their relationships and evolving views on society and politics. Central to the narrative is the introduction of Bazarov, Arkady's friend, who embodies the radical ideals that challenge traditional values. The opening of "Väter und Söhne" sets the stage for the family dynamics and social context of the characters. It begins with Nikolai Petrovich Kirsanov waiting for the arrival of his son Arkady, who has just graduated from university. During this time, we learn about Nikolai's background, his relationships with his late parents, and his current life on a country estate. As Arkady arrives with his friend, Bazarov, the tone shifts to one of excitement and reunion, while also hinting at the ideological clash that will arise between the characters, particularly between the older generation represented by Kirsanov and the younger, more radical views brought by Bazarov. This initial section effectively establishes the characters' motivations and introduces the central themes of change and generational conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Fathers and sons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Russia -- Social conditions -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Nihilism (Philosophy) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59758 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 172 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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