| Author |
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 |
| Translator |
Townsend, R. S. |
| Title |
Virgin Soil
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| Note |
Translation of Nov
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Martin Adamson, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Virgin Soil" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the complexities of Russian society during a time of significant social change, focusing particularly on the challenges faced by its characters as they navigate their ideals and aspirations in a rapidly evolving world. The main character, Alexai Dmitritch Nejdanov, is introduced as a young man burdened by the expectations and realities of his upper-class background, struggling with his desire for revolutionary change and personal integrity. At the start of "Virgin Soil," we meet a cast of characters including Nejdanov and his friends who represent various aspects of Russian intelligentsia. They engage in discussions that reveal their discontent with societal norms, discussing their aims and frustrations amidst political strife and personal dilemmas. The young men and women gather in a dark, cluttered room filled with smoke, where their conversations meander from boredom to urgent political issues, highlighting their struggle for purpose and direction. As the narrative unfolds, we are presented with the contrasting personalities of the protagonists and their conflicting ideas about society, work, and revolution, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their lives and the poignant realities of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Revolutionaries -- Russia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Country homes -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- Politics and government -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2466 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 20, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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