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Quote by Ivan Turgenev

“Go and try to disprove death. Death will disprove you, and that's all!”

Quote by Ivan Turgenev

Book:Fathers and Sons

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

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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