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Uniform Title: Nakanune. English
Title: On the eve: A novel
Note: Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Eric Eldred, and David Widger
Summary: "On the Eve" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel set in the mid-19th century that intricately delves into the emotional landscape of its characters, particularly that of Elena Nikolaevna, a young Russian woman grappling with the complexities of love, societal expectations, and her own idealistic aspirations. The story unfolds within the context of a Russian household, weaving together themes of personal conflict and broader socio-political implications characteristic of the era. At the start of the novel, two young men, Andrei Petrovitch Bersenyev and Pavel Yakovlitch Shubin, are lying in the shade by the Moskva River, engaged in playful and philosophical conversation. They reflect on art, beauty, and their differing approaches to life. Their discussion hints at their contrasting personalities: Shubin, the carefree artist, and Bersenyev, the more serious and aspiring philosopher. During this early interaction, the characters of Elena and Zoya are introduced, setting the stage for romantic entanglements and emotional complexity. The narrative begins to show the tensions between their personal desires and the societal expectations that will shape their fates as they navigate love and ambition amidst a changing Russia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Translator: Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946
EBook No.: 6902
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 239
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Nakanune. English
Title: On the eve: A novel
Note: Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Eric Eldred, and David Widger
Summary: "On the Eve" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel set in the mid-19th century that intricately delves into the emotional landscape of its characters, particularly that of Elena Nikolaevna, a young Russian woman grappling with the complexities of love, societal expectations, and her own idealistic aspirations. The story unfolds within the context of a Russian household, weaving together themes of personal conflict and broader socio-political implications characteristic of the era. At the start of the novel, two young men, Andrei Petrovitch Bersenyev and Pavel Yakovlitch Shubin, are lying in the shade by the Moskva River, engaged in playful and philosophical conversation. They reflect on art, beauty, and their differing approaches to life. Their discussion hints at their contrasting personalities: Shubin, the carefree artist, and Bersenyev, the more serious and aspiring philosopher. During this early interaction, the characters of Elena and Zoya are introduced, setting the stage for romantic entanglements and emotional complexity. The narrative begins to show the tensions between their personal desires and the societal expectations that will shape their fates as they navigate love and ambition amidst a changing Russia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Translator: Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946
EBook No.: 6902
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 239
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.