“There's something tragic in the fate of almost every person--it's just that the tragic is often concealed from a person by the banal surface of life.... A woman will complain of indigestion and not even know that what she means is that her whole life has been shattered.”
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
“Belonging to oneself--the whole essence of life lies in that.”