“Tempered, gradual animation, the methodical restrain of sensations and energies, the equilibrium of sickness and health in each creature--this is nature's essence, its immutable law, this is what it's based on and what it adheres to.”
This compilation includes selected stories, novellas, and essays by Ivan Turgenev, a prominent figure in 19th-century Russian literature. The collection offers a glimpse into Turgenev's exploration of social issues, human emotions, and the complexities of Russian society during his time. more
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
“The tea-kettle is as much an English institution as aristocracy or the Prayer-Book.”