Fathers and Sons

The novel by Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818-1883) is considered one of the first modern novels in the classical literary tradition of Russia. The author explores the growing nihilistic movement in mid-19th century Russia – a theme that influenced F.M. Dostoevsky and many other European writers.
«Fathers and Sons» is a book full of life, both comical and tragic. Every class of society, every type of character, every degree of emotional state, and every aspect of morals passes through the text of I.S. Turgenev. He sees all human passions and deeply empathizes with the remarkable complexity of souls.
The novel is part of the mandatory reading list for school and university programs.
Illustration on the cover by ParaCosm.