Fathers and Sons

In Ivan Turgenev's classic novel "Fathers and Sons," the return of college student Arkady Petrovich home reveals a deep generational divide, as he arrives influenced by his radical friend Bazarov, a self-proclaimed nihilist. Bazarov's bold critiques of traditional Russian values provoke significant tension with Arkady's father, highlighting the conflicting ideals of youth and their elders. First published in 1862, this compelling narrative explores the hopes and regrets of a shifting society, making it a poignant reflection on generational and class struggles in prerevolutionary Russia. This edition features a translation by Constance Garnett.