Two Friends
Ivan Turgenev
May 2024 · The Collected Works of Ivan Turgenev Book 17 · Minerva Heritage Press
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A new translation from the original Russian manuscript with a new Afterword by the Translator, a glossary of Turgenev's philosophic terms, and a timeline of his life and major contributions.
Two Friends (??? ????????) is an 1853 story by Turgenev. "Two Friends" illustrates Turgenev's skill in weaving narratives about friendship, morality and social contexts. The story revolves around the relationship between the titular two friends, Sergey and Nikolay, who embody different values and perspectives. Their friendship is tested through various ordeals, particularly at the crossroads of personal, moral and social dilemmas. Turgenev uses their friendship to explore themes of morality, loyalty and the complexity of human relationships against the backdrop of contemporary Russian social norms and expectations.
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A Russian novelist, poet, and playwright, and personal friend of Gogold, Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, Turgenev was a key figure in the Russian literary realism movement. His novel "Fathers and Sons" is notable for introducing the character type of 'nihilist' and for its portrayal of the generational schism in Russian society. Turgenev's writings significantly influenced the development of Russian literature and also had a substantial impact on readers in Western Europe.
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