A House of Gentlefolk by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Author	Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Translator	Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946
Title	A House of Gentlefolk
Note	Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits	L. Michelle Baker and David Widger
Summary	"A House of Gentlefolk" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the mid-19th century, providing a glimpse into the complexities of Russian social life during that period. The story revolves around Marya Dmitrievna Kalitin, a widow who navigates her life in a provincial town, managing familial relationships and societal expectations while trying to establish a sense of identity for herself and her daughters amid changing times. The opening of the novel introduces us to Marya Dmitrievna, her aunt Marfa Timofyevna, and various other characters within their social circle, including acquaintances from the past and new arrivals. As they engage in conversation at a window, discussions unfold around family, scandal, and societal pressures. The narrative hints at deeper troubles surrounding the return of Fedor Ivanitch Lavretsky, a cousin whose past misfortunes form a backdrop for the unfolding drama. This sets an inviting stage for exploring themes of love, loss, and societal constraints, drawing readers into the lives of the characters as they navigate their gentlefolk existence in 19th-century Russia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language	English
LoC Class	PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject	Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Category	Text
EBook-No.	5721
Release Date	May 1, 2004
Most Recently Updated	Apr 27, 2022
Copyright Status	Public domain in the USA.
Downloads	225 downloads in the last 30 days.
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