Description
“Fathers and Sons” is a novel by the Russian author Ivan Turgenev, published in 1862. It is considered one of Turgenev’s most famous and enduring works, and it explores themes of generational conflict, nihilism, and social change in 19th-century Russia.
The novel revolves around the evolving relationship between two main characters: Arkady Nikolaevich Kirsanov, a young man who has recently graduated from university and returns home with his friend, Yevgeny Vasilevich Bazarov. Bazarov is a self-proclaimed nihilist who rejects traditional values and institutions, causing tension with Arkady’s father, Nikolai Petrovich Kirsanov, and other members of the older generation.
As the story unfolds, Turgenev skillfully portrays the clash between the older, more conservative generation represented by Nikolai and the younger, more radical generation embodied by Bazarov. Through their interactions and conflicts, Turgenev explores the broader social and political landscape of Russia during the mid-19th century, including the rise of nihilism and the tensions between tradition and progress.
The Oxford World’s Classics edition of “Fathers and Sons” likely includes introductory material, annotations, and contextual information to help readers understand the historical, cultural, and literary significance of Turgenev’s novel.
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