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This work investigates the complex interplay between Ivan Turgenev’s personal life, his political convictions, and the shifting social landscape of 19th-century Russia. Leonard Schapiro, a noted scholar of Russian history and politics, utilizes a wealth of primary source material, including Turgenev’s extensive correspondence and contemporary critical reception, to construct a comprehensive portrait of the author. The text argues that Turgenev served as a vital, albeit often misunderstood, bridge between the radical ideologies of his time and the traditionalist structures of the Russian intelligentsia.
What You Will Find
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Scholars frequently cite this biography as a definitive resource for understanding the historical context of Turgenev’s major novels. Readers often note the academic rigor and the dense, scholarly prose style that characterizes Schapiro’s historical approach.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford Paperbacks
ISBN-10:
0192825860
ISBN-13:
9780192825865
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