Risultati per "Ivan Turgenev" in Storia e critica della letteratura

When N—— met Annouchka. A graceful story of innocence, love, coming of age, and friendship, set between two picturesque towns on the banks of the Rhine. - Summary by Rapunzelina

LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of On The Sea by Ivan Turgenev. This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 14, 2019. ------ Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature in the West. Constance Clara Garnett was an English translator of nineteenth-century Russian literature. Garnett was one of the first English translators of Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Anton Chekhov and introduced them on a wide basis to the English-speaking public. - Summary by wikipedia

LibriVox volunteers bring you 7 recordings of The Nymphs by Ivan Turgenev. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for November 15, 2020. ------ Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature in the West. Constance Clara Garnett was an English translator of nineteenth-century Russian literature. She was the first English translator of Dostoyevsky and Chekhov, and one of the first translators to render almost all works by Turgenev, Goncharov, Ostrovsky, Herzen, and Tolstoy into English. Altogether, she ...

Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev. The fathers and children of the novel refers to the growing divide between the two generations of Russians, and the character Yevgeny Bazarov has been referred to as the "first Bolshevik", for his nihilism and rejection of the old order. Turgenev wrote Fathers and Sons as a response to the growing cultural schism that he saw between liberals of the 1830s/1840s and the growing nihilist movement. Both the nihilists (the "sons") and the 1830s liberals sought Western-based social change in Russia. Additionally, these two modes of thought were contrasted with ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 22 recordings of The Reporter by Ivan Turgenev. Translated from the Russian by Constance Garnett This was the Weekly Poetry project for November 5, 2023. ------ This week we have a prose piece by Ivan Turgenev, taken from DREAM TALES AND PROSE POEMS by Ivan Turgenev; Translated from the Russian by Constance Garnett (1920) - Summary by David Lawrence

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When N—— encountered Annouchka, a beautiful story of innocence, love, and friendship began to unfold. Set against the enchanting backdrop of two charming towns along the banks of the Rhine, this coming-of-age narrative captures the essence of youthful exploration and the bonds that shape our lives. - Summary by Rapunzelina

First Love by Ivan Turgenev. The title of the novella is almost an adequate summary in itself. The "boy-meets-girl-then-loses-her" story is universal but not, I think, banal - despite a surprise ending which notoriously turns out to be very little of a surprise. First Love is given its originality and poignancy by Turgenev's mastery of the piercing turning-point (akin to Joyce's "epiphanies") that transforms the character's whole being, making a tragic outcome inevitable. Even the nature symbolism is rescued from triteness by lovely poetic similes - e.g. "but at that point my attention was ...

Rudin marks the debut novel of renowned Russian author Ivan Turgenev, who is celebrated for his poignant short stories and the iconic novel Fathers and Sons. This compelling tale delves into the romantic entanglement between Rudin and Natalya, a thoughtful and intelligent young woman. Turgenev skillfully explores the theme of the superfluous man, examining his struggle with inaction, a recurring motif throughout his literary oeuvre. – Adapted from https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudin by Lee Smalley

In the gripping second volume of Turgenevs final novel, the tides of social change clash with the entrenched order, leading to intense conflicts that test the characters resolve and motivations like never before. This recording covers Chapters 21-38, continuing the journey from the first volume, which encompasses the first half of the book. Join us as we delve deeper into the lives and struggles of these compelling figures.

Dive into Smoke, an enthralling novel by the esteemed Russian author Ivan Turgenev, published in 1867. This poignant tale unfolds the secret love affair between a young man, engaged to be married, and a young woman bound in matrimony. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque German resort town of Baden-Baden, Turgenev also weaves a critical commentary on Russian society and its people during this era. A captivating exploration of love and societal constraints awaits you. -- Adapted from Wikipedia https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_(novel)

This captivating collection features three powerful novellas by one of Russias literary giants. The first, A LEAR OF THE STEPPES, reimagines Shakespeare’s iconic play King Lear, presenting a larger-than-life father whose life-altering decision leads to unexpected consequences. FAUST, beginning at Section 11, unfolds through a series of poignant letters where the author reflects on a chance encounter with a long-lost love, exploring the complexities of human relationships. Finally, Section 19 introduces ACIA, the concluding piece that earned Leo Tolstoy’s admiration as one of Turgenevs ...

Torrents of Spring, also known as Spring Torrents (Russian Вешние воды), is a captivating novel by Ivan Turgenev, penned between 1870 and 1871 during his fifties. The narrative follows young Russian landowner Dimitry Sanin as he experiences the intoxicating highs of first love while visiting the enchanting city of Frankfurt, Germany. This novel stands out as one of Turgenevs masterpieces, rich in autobiographical elements that reflect his own life experiences. - Summary by Wikipedia. A Russian original of this novel is also available as a LibriVox audiobook.

House of Gentlefolk, originally titled Дворянское Гнездо (Dvoryanskoye Gnezdo), is often regarded as a sequel to Turgenevs Rudin. This poignant novel follows the life of Fyodor Ivanych Lavretsky, the son of a nobleman and a serf, who is raised in the confines of his familys country estate by a stern maiden aunt, often thought to be inspired by Turgenevs own mother, known for her harshness. Join us as we delve into this exploration of class, family, and personal struggle set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia. - Summary by tovarisch based on Wikipedia article

The title of the novella serves as a poignant reminder of the universal boy-meets-girl-then-loses-her narrative. While this theme may seem familiar, Turgenev infuses it with originality and depth. The story is marked by a surprise ending that, while not entirely unexpected, resonates deeply. Turgenevs skill lies in his ability to create powerful turning points—akin to Joyces epiphanies—that irrevocably alter the characters lives, leading to a tragic conclusion. Nature symbolism is beautifully woven throughout, elevated by exquisite poetic similes, such as the striking image of a speckled ...

In Fathers and Sons, Ivan Turgenev masterfully explores the widening chasm between generations in 19th-century Russia through the lens of his iconic characters. The novel introduces Yevgeny Bazarov, often hailed as the first Bolshevik, whose nihilistic stance and rejection of traditional values symbolize the clash between the old order and the emerging nihilist movement. Written in response to the cultural divide between the liberals of the 1830s/1840s and their radical successors, Turgenevs work also juxtaposes these progressive ideologies with the conservative Slavophiles, who championed ...

Join the journey of Turgenevs enigmatic hero, Tchulkaturin, who embodies the quintessential Russian archetype, the superfluous man. This character is no prince, but a man of comfort living a monotonous life, aimlessly led by circumstances that threaten to consume him. This novella is structured as a diary, which Tchulkaturin begins writing after a terminal illness diagnosis. His entries, spanning a mere two weeks, encapsulate the countdown to his inevitable end. In these pages, Tchulkaturin rehashes the one meaningful event of his life - a one-sided love affair leading to a non-fatal duel that...

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Step into the mesmerizing world crafted by world-renowned Russian author Ivan Turgenev, as he presents a captivating collection of stories that delve into dreams, lost love, fleeting specters, and ominous premonitions. This anthology also features a selection of sketches and prose poems, all penned in Turgenevs deceptively simple but profoundly articulate style. These aren‚t your typical tales of romance and nature; instead, Turgenev intertwines a thread of cynicism and melancholy that enriches his poetic language, inviting readers to explore the deeper complexities of the human experience. ...

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