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Fathers and Sons
Written by Ivan Turgenev
Narrated by George Guidall
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You're in for a delightful surprise if you're one of the many people who believe all Russian literature is daunting and difficult. Ivan Turgenev's stories have enchanted generations with delicate prose, marvelously subtle irony, and richly crafted characters. Set against the serene backdrop of the Russian countryside, Fathers and Sons is the story of Arcady Kirsanov, a young man who returns from college to his father's country manor with his radical friend Bazarov in tow. Behind Bazarov's chilling intellect hides a heart of compassion and kindness-a heart that will unwittingly change the Kirsanovs' lives forever.
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Ivan Turgenev
Ivan Turgenev was a Russian writer whose work is exemplary of Russian Realism. A student of Hegel, Turgenev’s political views and writing were heavily influenced by the Age of Enlightenment. Among his most recognized works are the classic Fathers and Sons, A Sportsman’s Sketches, and A Month in the Country. Turgenev is today recognized for his artistic purity, which influenced writers such as Henry James and Joseph Conrad. Turgenev died in 1883, and is credited with returning Leo Tolstoy to writing as the result of his death-bed plea.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Becomes genuinely emotional and importantly love/life-affirming. recordedbooks.com brought us an Excellent reader whose name I can’t access easily now, but perhaps someone can add it here.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I knew Fathers and Sons was a classic of Russian literature but it's even better than I expected. Idiosyncratic. Humorous. Poignant. With philosophical depth and lots of surprises. The reader, George Guidall, is superb. He does full, dramatic justice to Turgenev's wonderful dialogue.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is amazing! Beautifully written, powerful characters, and deeply insightful. A masterful work of literature