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Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (9 November [O.S. 28 October] 1818 - 3 September [O.S. 22 August] 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature in the West.

His first major publication, a short... Read Full Overview

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

The six tales now translated for the English reader were written by Turgenev at various dates between 1847 and 1881. Their chronological order is: - Pyetushkov, 1847 The Brigadier, 1867 A Strange Story, 1869 Punin and Baburin, 1874 Old Portraits, 1881 A Desperate Character, 1881... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Indulge in the gripping and provocative stories of Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev. From the psychological realism of Desperate Character to the hauntingly beautiful First Love, this collection of stories by one of Russia's greatest writers is not to be missed.

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A Desperate Character and Other Stories by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

Ivan Turgenev "A Desperate Character, And Other Stories" is a compelling collection of brief testimonies that explores the complexities of human relationships and society in nineteenth-century Russia. Turgenev, a maestro of Russian literature, tells stories which might be each... Read Full Overview

Ivan Turgenev "A Desperate Character, And Other Stories" is a compelling collection of brief testimonies that explores the complexities of human relationships and society in nineteenth-century Russia. Turgenev, a maestro of Russian literature, tells stories which might be each... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview