Aatelispesä by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
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"Aatelispesä" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story appears to center on the life of Maria Dmitrijevna Kalifin, a woman who reflects on her past and her relationships as she navigates life in a somewhat declining yet aristocratic society. The opening introduces a range of characters, hinting at themes of love, loss, and societal change. At the start of the novel, we meet Maria
Dmitrijevna sitting with her elderly aunt Marfa Timofejevna by an open window on a bright spring evening. They converse about various matters, revealing their personalities and the dynamic between them. Through their conversation, we learn about Maria's late husband and her children who live away from home. A pivotal moment occurs with the mention of Feodor Ivanitsch Lavretski, a character returning from abroad, which stirs emotions in Maria and hints at deeper connections and complications that may unfold as the story progresses. The interactions launch a tapestry of relationships marked by intrigue, nostalgia, and the underlying tension of evolving societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Grönberg, A. |
| Translator | Wuorinen, Olli, 1842-1917 |
| Title | Aatelispesä |
| Original Publication | Finland: Otto Alladt,1888. |
| Note | Translation of: Dvorianskoe gnezdo. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69792 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69792-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 263 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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