The Novels

Considered one of Russia's greatest writers, Ivan Turgenev is best known for his realistic and emotionally complex portrayals of the 19th century Russian society. This volume brings together some of Turgenev's most celebrated works, including Fathers and Sons, A Sportsman's Sketches, and First Love, as well as his lesser-known prose poems and dream tales. With a new introduction by a renowned Turgenev scholar, this edition offers a fresh perspective on the writer's life and oeuvre.

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