Publisher's Synopsis
""Rudin: A Romance"" and ""A King Lear of the Steppes"" are two novellas by Ivan Turgenev, a prominent Russian author of the 19th century. ""Rudin"" tells the story of a young, charismatic intellectual named Dimitry Rudin who falls in love with a wealthy young woman named Natalya. Despite their mutual attraction, their relationship is complicated by their different social standings and conflicting beliefs. ""A King Lear of the Steppes"" follows the story of a wealthy landowner named Pakhom who, in his old age, decides to divide his estate among his children. However, his decision leads to family conflict and tragedy. Both novellas explore themes of love, family, social class, and the human condition. Turgenev's writing style is known for its realism and psychological depth, making these novellas classic examples 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. Two of Turgenieff�������s smaller novels, they are reflective of the negative view of Russian society that pervades his work. 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.
