| Author |
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 |
| Translator |
Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946 |
| Title |
Rudin: A Novel
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| Note |
Translation of: Рудин.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudin
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Eric Eldred, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Rudin: A Novel" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the late 19th century, specifically in the 1890s. The story revolves around Dmitri Rudin, a complex character who embodies the intellectual strivings and shortcomings of the educated class in Russia during a time of social and political turmoil. Turgenev explores themes of idealism, human relationships, and the challenges of action versus rhetoric through the interactions of Rudin with other characters, particularly focusing on the impact of a progressive but isolated intelligentsia. The opening of "Rudin" sets a serene summer scene in a rural Russian village, where we meet Alexandra Pavlovna, a kind widow visiting a sick peasant woman. This introduction to Alexandra's character serves as a poignant contrast to the impending arrival of Dmitri Rudin, whose ideals and philosophical musings play a central role in the narrative. As she navigates her day, Alexandra's interactions with various characters reflect the social dynamics of the time. Her brother, Sergei Pavlitch Volintsev, and other figures, like Konstantin Pandalevsky, introduce a mix of admiration and critique regarding the changing social landscape. These early character sketches lay the foundation for the later explorations of personal aspirations, moral convictions, and the role of the individual in society, foreshadowing the arrival of Rudin and the tensions that will arise from his presence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Russia -- Intellectual life -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Upper class -- Russia -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6900 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 17, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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