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Fathers and Children
Paperback
Publisher Price: $23.95
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Oct 15 2025
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.58 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Fathers and Children by Ivan Turgenev is a Russian novel that explores the clash between generations and ideologies in mid-19th century Russia. The story follows Arkady Kirsanov, a young university graduate, and his friend Bazarov, a radical nihilist who rejects tradition, authority, and romantic ideals.
When they visit Arkady's family estate, Bazarov's defiant philosophy comes into conflict with the older generation-particularly Arkady's father and uncle, who hold more traditional values. Tensions deepen as Bazarov struggles with unexpected feelings of love, which challenge his rejection of emotion and ideals.
The novel highlights themes of generational conflict, the rise of new ideas, and the struggles of identity in a changing society. It remains a landmark work for its portrayal of nihilism and the cultural shifts in 19th-century Russia.
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