Rudin by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
"Rudin" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story begins in a tranquil Russian countryside, introducing us to Alexandra Pawlowna Lipin, a wealthy widow. Through her encounters, the novel explores themes of interpersonal relationships, social status, and the contrast between rural and urban life. At the start of the narrative, we meet Alexandra Pawlowna, who takes a morning stroll to visit a sick old woman in
a nearby village while accompanied by a young servant. Her gentle character is revealed as she tends to the needs of the old woman, showing compassion and concern. We also see interactions with fellow villagers, including Michael Michailitsch and Pandalewski, which further develop Alexandra's social circle. The introduction of Rudin, a well-educated man who appears to contrast with the other characters, hints at future discussions on idealism, social reform, and personal ambition that will unfold as the story progresses. His presence is anticipated to impact Alexandra and the dynamics within their social group. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 |
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| Title | Rudin |
| Original Publication | München: Georg Müller Verlag, 1926. |
| Note | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudin |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Russia -- Intellectual life -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Upper class -- Russia -- Fiction |
| Subject | Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 -- Translations into German |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75298 |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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