The Brigadier

The Brigadier is a novel written by Ivan Turgenev, a renowned Russian author. The story revolves around a retired brigadier named Ivan Petrovich, who lives in a small town in Russia with his wife and daughter. The novel depicts the life of Ivan Petrovich, his relationships with his family, and his struggles to come to terms with his past.The story begins with the arrival of a young artist named Nejdanov, who comes to the town to work on a portrait of the brigadier's daughter, Liza. Nejdanov's arrival triggers a series of events that lead to the revelation of the brigadier's past. Ivan Petrovich's past is a source of shame and guilt for him, and he has been trying to forget it for years. However, the arrival of Nejdanov forces him to confront his past and come to terms with it.The novel explores themes such as guilt, shame, and the impact of the past on the present. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly those between family members. Turgenev's writing is characterized by his ability to capture the nuances of human emotions and the intricacies of human relationships.Overall, The Brigadier is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the human psyche and the complexities of human relationships. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature and the works of Ivan Turgenev.We went out of the kitchen-garden . . . but there involuntarily I stopped short. Between us and the lodge stood a huge bull. With his head down to the ground, and a malignant gleam in his eyes, he was snorting heavily and furiously, and with a rapid movement of one fore-leg, he tossed the dust up in the air with his broad cleft hoof, lashed his sides with his tail, and suddenly backing a little, shook his shaggy neck stubbornly, and bellowed.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.