Ivan Turgenev

A House of Gentlefolk (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

In "A House of Gentlefolk," Ivan Turgenev explores the complexities of Russian societal structures and personal relationships during the mid-19th century. Through a rich, lyrical narrative, Turgenev delineates the lives of the gentry, juxtaposing their genteel aspirations against the harsh realities of social change. The novel's psychological depth is showcased through the characters' introspections and interactions, capturing the tensions between tradition and progress. Its style, marked by Turgenev's characteristic attention to detail and elegant prose, evokes a profound sense of time and place, making it a valuable work in the literary realism tradition. Ivan Turgenev, a prominent figure in 19th-century Russian literature, was known for his keen observations of society and a deep empathy for his characters. Born into a landowning family, he was acutely aware of the socio-political shifts that were sweeping through Russia, particularly concerning the serfdom abolition. This background undoubtedly influenced his depiction of the gentlefolk, as well as his exploration of themes such as love, disillusionment, and the quest for personal fulfillment. "A House of Gentlefolk" is a must-read for anyone interested in the nuances of human experience and social dynamics. Turgenev's exquisite prose and profound thematic insights invite readers to reflect on their own lives within a changing world, making it an enduring classic that resonates with contemporary audiences.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. März 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028294311
• Artikelnr.: 69806061

Autorenporträt

Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (November 9 [O.S. October 28] 1818 - September 3, 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, and his novel Fathers and Sons (1862) is regarded as one of the major works of 19th-century fiction. Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev was born in Oryol (modern-day Oryol Oblast, Russia) to noble Russian parents Sergei Nikolaevich Turgenev (1793-1834), a colonel in the Russian cavalry who took part in the Patriotic War of 1812, and Varvara Petrovna Turgeneva (née Lutovinova; 1787-1850). His father belonged to an old, but impoverished Turgenev family of Tula aristocracy that traces its history to the 15th century when a Tatar Mirza Lev Turgen (Ivan Turgenev after baptizing) left the Golden Horde to serve Vasily II of Moscow.[2][3] Ivan's mother came from a wealthy noble Lutovinov house of the Oryol Governorate.[4] She spent an unhappy childhood under the tyrannical stepfather and left his house after her mother's death to live with her uncle. At the age of 26 she inherited a huge fortune from him.[5] In 1816, she married Turgenev. Ivan, his brothers Nikolai and Sergei were raised by their mother, a very educated, but authoritarian woman, in the Spasskoe-Lutovinovo family estate that was granted to their ancestor Ivan Ivanovich Lutovinov by Ivan the Terrible.[4] Varvara Turgeneva later served as an inspiration for the landlady from Turgenev's Mumu. She surrounded her sons with foreign governesses; thus Ivan became fluent in French, German, and English. Their father spent little time with the family, and although he was not hostile toward them, his absence hurt Ivan's feelings (their relations are described in the autobiographical novel First Love). When he was four, the family made a trip through Germany and France. In 1827 the Turgenevs moved to Moscow to give their children a proper education.[5] After the standard schooling for a son of a gentleman, Turgenev studied for one year at the University of Moscow and then moved to the University of Saint Petersburg[6] from 1834 to 1837, focusing on Classics, Russian literature, and philology. During that time his father died from kidney stone disease, followed by his younger brother Sergei who died from epilepsy.[5] From 1838 until 1841 he studied philosophy, particularly Hegel, and history at the University of Berlin. He returned to Saint Petersburg to complete his master's examination.