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Virgin Soil

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Virgin Soil is a novel written by the renowned Russian author, Ivan Turgenev. The story is set in mid-19th century Russia and revolves around a group of young intellectuals who are attempting to bring about social and political change in their country. The main character, Nezhdanov, is a young man who is drawn into this group and becomes a key figure in their movement.As the story progresses, Nezhdanov becomes increasingly disillusioned with the group's tactics and begins to question their ability to effect real change. He also falls in love with a young woman named Marianna, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Marianna is torn between her love for Nezhdanov and her loyalty to her family and their way of life.The novel explores themes of social and political change, the role of intellectuals in society, and the tension between tradition and progress. Turgenev's writing is known for its sensitivity and psychological depth, and Virgin Soil is no exception. The characters are complex and nuanced, and their struggles and conflicts feel both timeless and deeply rooted in their historical context.Overall, Virgin Soil is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a rich and nuanced portrait of a pivotal moment in Russian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of this fascinating country.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162715940
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 286
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x15 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 494 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 12. december 2024

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Virgin Soil is a novel written by the renowned Russian author, Ivan Turgenev. The story is set in mid-19th century Russia and revolves around a group of young intellectuals who are attempting to bring about social and political change in their country. The main character, Nezhdanov, is a young man who is drawn into this group and becomes a key figure in their movement.As the story progresses, Nezhdanov becomes increasingly disillusioned with the group's tactics and begins to question their ability to effect real change. He also falls in love with a young woman named Marianna, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Marianna is torn between her love for Nezhdanov and her loyalty to her family and their way of life.The novel explores themes of social and political change, the role of intellectuals in society, and the tension between tradition and progress. Turgenev's writing is known for its sensitivity and psychological depth, and Virgin Soil is no exception. The characters are complex and nuanced, and their struggles and conflicts feel both timeless and deeply rooted in their historical context.Overall, Virgin Soil is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a rich and nuanced portrait of a pivotal moment in Russian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of this fascinating country.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.

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