| Author |
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 |
| Translator |
Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946 |
| Title |
The Jew and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The Jew -- An unhappy girl -- The duellist -- Three portraits -- Enough.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia, Charles Franks,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Jew and Other Stories" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The stories delve into themes of love, morality, and societal issues, with a particular focus on the experiences of Jewish characters in Russia. The opening story, "The Jew," introduces Nikolai Ilyitch, a soldier, and his encounter with a Jewish man named Girshel during the Napoleonic Wars, setting the stage for a complex exploration of human relationships and societal prejudices. The opening of "The Jew" presents Nikolai Ilyitch, an officer in the military, as he recounts a time of boredom while besieging the city of Dantzig. During this time, he encounters Girshel, a Jewish man who tends to the needs of the soldiers. Their interaction quickly unfolds into a mix of tension, intrigue, and personal desires, as Nikolai is both entertained and frustrated by Girshel's obsequiousness and opportunism. The story takes a darker turn as it leads to the introduction of Sara, a beautiful young Jewess brought into the tent by Girshel, highlighting themes of exploitation, innocence, and moral dilemmas that resonate throughout Turgenev's work. As the narrative progresses, it becomes evident that the characters are trapped within the confines of societal expectations and their own choices, creating a rich tapestry for readers to reflect upon. (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 |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8696 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 4, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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