This classic work by Ivan Turgenev tells the story of a group of educated Russians struggling with love, politics, and morality in the years leading up to the Crimean War. With its vivid characters, beautiful language, and insightful commentary on the human condition, this novel remains a masterpiece of Russian literature.

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