Fathers And Children (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432515959)

Fathers and Children is a novel written by Ivan Turgenev, first published in 1862. The book is set in mid-19th century Russia and explores the generational conflict between the traditionalist aristocracy and the new generation of nihilists who reject the values and beliefs of their parents.The story revolves around the relationship between two fathers and their respective sons. The first father, Nikolai Petrovich, is a wealthy landowner who represents the traditionalist views of the older generation. He is deeply attached to his son Arkady, who has just returned from university with his friend Bazarov, a nihilist who challenges Nikolai's beliefs.The second father, Pavel Petrovich, is Nikolai's brother and represents the aristocratic values of the past. He is critical of his brother's liberal attitudes and has a strained relationship with his nephew Arkady.As the story unfolds, the characters engage in debates about politics, philosophy, and the role of art in society. Bazarov, in particular, is a strong advocate of science and reason, and he dismisses the romantic ideals of the past. However, his nihilistic beliefs are challenged when he falls in love with Arkady's cousin, Katya.Fathers and Children is a powerful portrayal of the clash between tradition and modernity, and the tension between the old and the new in Russian society. It is also a poignant exploration of the complex relationships between fathers and sons, and the challenges of generational change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
ISBN-10: 1432515950
ISBN-13: 9781432515959
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 376
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d