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A Nobleman's Nest

A Nobleman's Nest

Hapgood, Isabel F.
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich

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ISBN10: 1163215945
ISBN13: 9781163215944
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Nobleman's Nest is a novel written by Ivan Turgenev, a prominent Russian writer of the 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a young nobleman, Lavretsky, who returns to his estate in rural Russia after a long period of absence. He finds that his wife, Varvara, has been unfaithful to him and has been involved in an affair with a local landowner, Nejdanov. Lavretsky decides to divorce Varvara and leaves for Paris, where he spends several years in exile.Upon his return to Russia, Lavretsky becomes involved with a young woman named Liza, who is the daughter of a local landowner. The two fall in love, but Lavretsky is hesitant to commit to a relationship due to his past experiences with Varvara. Meanwhile, Nejdanov, who has become disillusioned with the aristocracy, becomes involved in revolutionary activities and is eventually arrested and exiled to Siberia.As the story progresses, Lavretsky and Liza's relationship is tested by societal pressures and the threat of scandal. Eventually, Lavretsky must confront his past and decide whether to continue living in the aristocratic world or embrace the ideals of the revolutionaries.A Nobleman's Nest is a powerful exploration of love, betrayal, and the complexities of Russian society during the 19th century. Turgenev's vivid descriptions of the Russian countryside and his nuanced portrayal of his characters make this novel a timeless classic of Russian literature.1916. Turgenieff (Turgenev), novelist, poet, and playwright, known for his detailed descriptions about everyday live in Russia in the 19th century, he portrayed realistically the peasantry and the rising intelligentsia in its attempt to move the country into a new age. A Nobleman's Nest is one of Turgenieff's writings that depict the type of Russian girl who dreams of clear ideal love. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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