A Reckless Character and Other Stories (Esprios Classics) - Turgenev, Ivan
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Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818-1883) was a great Russian novelist and playwright. His novel Fathers and Sons is regarded as one of major works of 19th-century fiction. After the standard schooling for a child of a gentleman's family, He studied for one year at the University of Moscow and then moved to the University of St Petersburg, focusing on the classics, Russian literature and philology. Turgenev was impressed with German Central-European society, and believed that Russia could best improve itself by imitating the West. Like many of his educated contemporaries, he was particularly…mehr

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Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818-1883) was a great Russian novelist and playwright. His novel Fathers and Sons is regarded as one of major works of 19th-century fiction. After the standard schooling for a child of a gentleman's family, He studied for one year at the University of Moscow and then moved to the University of St Petersburg, focusing on the classics, Russian literature and philology. Turgenev was impressed with German Central-European society, and believed that Russia could best improve itself by imitating the West. Like many of his educated contemporaries, he was particularly opposed to serfdom. He first made his name with A Sportsman's Sketches, also known as Sketches From a Hunter's Album; or, Notes of a Hunter. He wrote several short novels like The Diary of a Superfluous Man, Faust and The Lull.
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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.