Fathers and Sons is a novel written by Ivan Turgenev, a Russian writer, and published in 1862. The book tells the story of two generations of Russian families and their different attitudes towards life, love, and politics. The main characters are a group of young nihilists, who reject the traditional values of their fathers and embrace a new way of life, and their fathers, who are deeply rooted in the conservative values of the past. The novel is set in the mid-19th century in Russia, during a time of political and social upheaval. It explores the conflict between the older generation, who represent the old order, and the younger generation, who are seeking change and progress. The central theme of the book is the clash between tradition and modernity, and the tension that arises from this clash.The story revolves around the relationship between two young men, Arkady and Bazarov, who are both nihilists and reject the traditional values of their fathers. They visit Arkady's family estate, where they meet his father and uncle, who are both representatives of the old order. The clash between the two generations is evident from the beginning, and the tension between them only increases as the story progresses.The novel is also a love story, as both Arkady and Bazarov fall in love with two young women, Katya and Anna, respectively. However, their relationships are complicated by their nihilistic beliefs and their rejection of traditional values.Fathers and Sons is a classic of Russian literature and is considered one of Turgenev's greatest works. It is a powerful and insightful exploration of the human condition, and its themes of tradition, modernity, and generational conflict continue to resonate with readers today.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1921 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
