Fathers and Children

by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

First published 2017

In 19th-century Russia, a progressive young intellectual named Bazarov returns home, clashing with his father and uncle over their traditional ways. As Bazarov's radical ideas spread, tensions rise, and his stubborn rejection of society's rules threatens to tear his family apart. A poignant examination of the generational divide and the power struggles that can tear loved ones asunder.

Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, 19th-century, russian-literature, family-drama, academic

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water

Setting: Russia

Period: 19th-century

396 pages · Paperback · Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

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