A Reckless Character, and Other Stories by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Author Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Translator Hapgood, Isabel Florence, 1850-1928
Title A Reckless Character, and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents A reckless character -- The dream -- Father Alexyi's story -- Old portraits -- The song of love triumphant -- Clara Mlitch -- Poems in prose.
Credits Produced by Dave Kline, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "A Reckless Character, and Other Stories" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The primary narrative introduces us to Mísha Pólteff, a young man whose reckless behavior and charm lead him into disreputable situations following the death of his parents. Turgenev explores themes of societal expectations, the search for meaning, and the actions and consequences of living a capricious lifestyle. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a group discussing contemporary matters, where an older character begins recounting Mísha's story as an example of reckless youth. Mísha grows up in a stifling environment, shaped by the rigid traditions of his family, particularly by his father, a pious and melancholic landowner. After a sheltered upbringing, Mísha's life spirals out of control following the loss of his parents, distancing himself from duty and responsibility, culminating in a capricious and dissolute existence marked by gambling, drinking, and failed attempts at reform. The opening portion sets a tone of tragic irony and hints at deeper reflections on the nature of recklessness and the emptiness it can lead to. (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
Subject Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 15994
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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