Fathers and Sons

Ivan Turgenev

Maison d'édition: CLXBX

Synopsis

Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that captures a society in transition and the timeless tension between generations. Set in 19th-century Russia, this literary masterpiece explores the clash between tradition and change, belief and skepticism, love and ideology.

The story follows Arkady Kirsanov, a recent university graduate who returns to his family estate accompanied by his close friend, Yevgeny Bazarov. A bold and outspoken nihilist, Bazarov rejects authority, romanticism, and social conventions, believing only in science and rational thought. His radical worldview challenges the older generation, particularly Arkady's father and uncle, who represent established values and refined sensibilities.

As philosophical debates unfold and personal relationships deepen, Turgenev reveals the emotional and intellectual struggles that arise when youthful conviction confronts inherited traditions. Yet beyond political and social conflict, the novel is deeply human. Through unexpected romance, wounded pride, and quiet moments of vulnerability, the characters grapple with love, identity, and the limits of ideology.

Turgenev's subtle storytelling and psychological insight bring each character to life with remarkable realism. He neither condemns nor glorifies any side, instead presenting a nuanced portrait of individuals shaped by their time yet driven by universal desires—for understanding, belonging, and purpose.

Elegant, reflective, and emotionally resonant, Fathers and Sons remains one of the greatest works of Russian literature. Its exploration of generational conflict and cultural transformation continues to feel strikingly relevant, reminding readers that the tension between past and future is a defining force in every era.

Disponible depuis: 14/02/2026.

Longueur d'impression: 253 pages.

Fiction contemporaine

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