A Desperate Character and Other Stories - Turgenev, Ivan
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Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (9 November [O.S. 28 October] 1818 - 3 September [O.S. 22 August] 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature in the West. His first major publication, a short story collection entitled A Sportsman's Sketches (1852), was a milestone of Russian realism. His novel Fathers and Sons (1862) is regarded as one of the major works of 19th-century fiction. Turgenev's artistic purity made him a favorite of like-minded novelists of the next generation, such as Henry James and Joseph Conrad, both of whom…mehr

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Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (9 November [O.S. 28 October] 1818 - 3 September [O.S. 22 August] 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature in the West. His first major publication, a short story collection entitled A Sportsman's Sketches (1852), was a milestone of Russian realism. His novel Fathers and Sons (1862) is regarded as one of the major works of 19th-century fiction. Turgenev's artistic purity made him a favorite of like-minded novelists of the next generation, such as Henry James and Joseph Conrad, both of whom greatly preferred Turgenev to Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky. James, who wrote no fewer than five critical essays on Turgenev's work, claimed that "his merit of form is of the first order" (1873) and praised his "exquisite delicacy", which "makes too many of his rivals appear to hold us, in comparison, by violent means, and introduce us, in comparison, to vulgar things" (1896). Vladimir Nabokov, notorious for his casual dismissal of many great writers, praised Turgenev's "plastic musical flowing prose", but criticized his "labored epilogues" and "banal handling of plots". Nabokov stated that Turgenev "is not a great writer, though a pleasant one", and ranked him fourth among nineteenth-century Russian prose writers, behind Tolstoy, Gogol, and Anton Chekhov, but ahead of Dostoyevsky. His idealistic ideas about love, specifically the devotion a wife should show her husband, were cynically referred to by characters in Chekhov's "An Anonymous Story". Isaiah Berlin acclaimed Turgenev's commitment to humanism, pluralism, and gradual reform over violent revolution as representing the best aspects of Russian liberalism. (wikipedia.org)
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Ivan Turgenev, a 19th-century Russian literary great, was known for his penetrating and empathetic portrayals of Russian society. Turgenev's masterpiece, "A Desperate Character, And Other Stories," is a collection of short stories that demonstrate his deep insight of human nature and the complexity of interpersonal interactions. In this book, Turgenev delves into the complexities of Russian culture, providing poignant glances into the lives of diverse characters. "A Desperate Character" stands out as a captivating story that digs into the psychology of a person experiencing inner struggle, reflecting greater social and political conflicts at the period. Turgenev's stories are distinguished by a profound investigation of human emotions and a strong empathy for his characters. The author's style is both exquisite and vivid, conveying the spirit of 19th-century Russian life. The pieces in this collection, including "A Month in the Country" and "A Quiet Backwater," offer a comprehensive perspective of Turgenev's literary abilities. His ability to express the complexity of love, social change, and the human condition cemented his reputation as a master storyteller in Russian literature. "A Desperate Character, And Other Stories" is a timeless classic that continues to attract readers with its profound insights and intricate narrative weave.