“A son is like a lopped off branch. As a falcon he comes when he wills and goes where he lists.”
Book:Fathers and Sons
Quote by Ivan Turgenev
Work
Fathers and Sons
This novel delves into the complex dynamics between fathers and sons, examining themes of tradition, modernity, and the quest for personal freedom. more
Author
Ivan Turgenev
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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