Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev is one of the great masterpieces of Russian literature — a novel that forever changed the landscape of 19th-century fiction with its profound exploration of generational conflict, social change, and ideological struggle. First published in 1862, this timeless classic captures the clash between old traditions and new ideas in a rapidly modernizing Russia.

At the heart of the story is the relationship between Evgeny Bazarov, a young, radical nihilist who rejects all established authority, and Arkady Kirsanov, his idealistic friend who stands between youthful rebellion and filial loyalty. Their return from university to their fathers’ country estates sets the stage for a vivid confrontation between the progressive and conservative generations, reflecting the tensions of a society on the brink of transformation.

Turgenev’s prose is celebrated for its psychological depth, elegant simplicity, and emotional realism. Through his characters, he examines universal human questions — love and disillusionment, pride and humility, tradition and reform. While Bazarov embodies the restless energy of change, his struggle also reveals the loneliness of intellect and the cost of alienation.

Fathers and Sons remains as relevant today as it was in the 19th century — a brilliant meditation on youth, ideology, and the inevitable cycle of renewal and decay that shapes every generation. A cornerstone of Russian realism, this novel is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand both the human heart and the history of modern thought.

PUBLISHER: RADUGA PUBLISHERS MOSCOW

BINDING: HARD COVER

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

PAGES: 205