On The Eve by Ivan Turgenev
The novel is a poignant exploration of the lives and loves of a group of young Russian intellectuals on the brink of societal change. Set in the 1850s, it centers around Elena, a passionate and idealistic young woman, and her relationships with the men who vie for her affection, including a nihilistic revolutionary and a traditional sculptor. As the characters navigate personal desires and political ideals, the story delves into themes of love, disillusionment, and the search for identity against the backdrop of a Russia teetering on the edge of modernization and reform. The narrative captures the spirit of an era filled with hope and uncertainty, reflecting the broader tensions of a country facing the dawn of a new age.
The 6018th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1860
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 64,000
- Original Language
- Russian
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)