The Counting House

The Counting House is a novel written by Ivan Turgenev, a Russian author known for his realistic and psychological portrayal of characters. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Nejdanov, who is the illegitimate son of a Russian aristocrat and a serf woman.Nejdanov is educated in Germany and returns to Russia with progressive ideas about social reform. He is hired by a wealthy merchant, Paklin, to work in his counting house. Paklin is also a revolutionary and introduces Nejdanov to a group of like-minded individuals who are working towards political change.As Nejdanov becomes more involved with the revolutionary movement, he falls in love with a young woman named Mariana, who is also a member of the group. However, their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and conflicting political beliefs.The novel explores themes of social inequality, political reform, and the struggle for personal freedom. Turgenev's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the Russian landscape and his ability to create complex and realistic characters.Overall, The Counting House is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insights into the social and political climate of mid-19th century Russia.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Memoirs of a Sportsman, by Ivan Turgenieff. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917369.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.