Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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A Desperate Character and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Human Nature and Society through 19th Century Russian Short Stories

Übersetzer: Garnett, Constance

Beschreibung

In "A Desperate Character and Other Stories," Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev presents a compelling collection that illuminates the complexities of human emotions and relationships. His prose is characterized by a remarkable clarity and an intricate psychological depth, showcasing Turgenev's ability to convey profound insights into the human condition. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, these stories explore themes of despair, longing, and the often unfulfilled search for happiness, deftly reflecting the societal transitions of his time. The rich, evocative descriptions and the delicate interplay between characters highlight Turgenev's mastery of realism, making each narrative a vivid portrayal of life'Äôs intimacies and struggles. Turgenev, a prominent figure in Russian literature, was shaped by his tumultuous upbringing and the cultural milieu of his era, which fostered his deep appreciation for the nuances of human behavior. His experiences as an expatriate and his relationships with contemporaries like Dostoevsky and Tolstoy profoundly influenced his writing. Turgenev's personal encounters with love, loss, and existential reflection permeate this collection, evocative of his own life'Äôs challenges and aspirations. Engaging and poignant, "A Desperate Character and Other Stories" serves as an essential exploration for readers yearning to delve into the intricacies of the human psyche. Turgenev'Äôs elegant storytelling and emotional resonance make this collection a timeless masterpiece that resonates with contemporary issues, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of desire and despair.

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Autor

Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev, a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, dramatist, translator, and proponent of Russian literature in the West, lived from 9 November 1818 to 3 September 1883. Russia's Oryol is where Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev was born. His father fought in the Patriotic War of 1812 as a colonel in the Russian cavalry. Turgenev concentrated on Classics, Russian literature, and philology while attending the University of Saint Petersburg from 1834 to 1837 after spending a year at the University of Moscow. Turgenev never wed, but he had many relationships with the family's serfs, one of which gave birth to his daughter Paulinette, who was not his biological child. Oxford conferred an honorary degree on Turgenev in 1879. Turgenev periodically traveled to England, and the University of Oxford awarded him an honorary doctorate in civil law in 1879. Throughout his later years, Turgenev's health deteriorated. An aggressive malignant tumor (liposarcoma) was surgically removed from his suprapubic area in January 1883, but by that time the tumor had spread to his upper spinal cord, giving him excruciating suffering in the months before his death. In his home in Bougival, close to Paris, on September 3, 1883, Turgenev passed away from a spinal abscess, a side effect of metastatic liposarcoma. His bones were transported to Russia and interred at St. Petersburg's Volkovo Cemetery.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 251
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066245559
• Artikelnr.: 58754091