Virgin Soil by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Author Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Translator Townsend, R. S.
Title Virgin Soil
Note Translation of Nov
Note Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Martin Adamson, and David Widger
Summary "Virgin Soil" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the complexities of Russian society during a time of significant social change, focusing particularly on the challenges faced by its characters as they navigate their ideals and aspirations in a rapidly evolving world. The main character, Alexai Dmitritch Nejdanov, is introduced as a young man burdened by the expectations and realities of his upper-class background, struggling with his desire for revolutionary change and personal integrity. At the start of "Virgin Soil," we meet a cast of characters including Nejdanov and his friends who represent various aspects of Russian intelligentsia. They engage in discussions that reveal their discontent with societal norms, discussing their aims and frustrations amidst political strife and personal dilemmas. The young men and women gather in a dark, cluttered room filled with smoke, where their conversations meander from boredom to urgent political issues, highlighting their struggle for purpose and direction. As the narrative unfolds, we are presented with the contrasting personalities of the protagonists and their conflicting ideas about society, work, and revolution, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their lives and the poignant realities of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Revolutionaries -- Russia -- Fiction
Subject Country homes -- Fiction
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Russia -- Politics and government -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 2466
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 20, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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