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“He went to bed early, but could not fall asleep. He was haunted by sad and gloomy reflections about the inevitable end- death. These thoughts were familiar to him, many times had he turned them over this way and that, first shuddering at the probability of annihilation, then welcoming it, almost rejoicing in it. Suddenly a peculiarly familiar agitation took possession of him... He mused awhile, sat down at the table, and wrote down the following lines in his sacred copy-book, without a single correction.”

Quote by Ivan Turgenev

Book:Delphi Works of Ivan Turgenev (Illustrated)

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Delphi Works of Ivan Turgenev (Illustrated)

The illustrated editions feature Turgenev's classic works, such as 'Fathers and Sons' and 'On the Eve,' accompanied by detailed illustrations that enhance the reader's experience. These editions are part of the Delphi Classics series, which aims to provide high-quality digital reproductions of classic literature. more

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A renowned Russian novelist, born on November 9, 1818, and died on September 3, 1883. His works deeply depicted the changes in Russian society, particularly focusing on the lives of peasants and nobility. His representative works include 'Notes of a Hunter' and 'Fathers and Sons'. more

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