Ivan Sergejevič Turgenev Livres

Seize ans ! Le bel âge pour Vladimir Pétrovitch. Zinaïda en a vingt et un. Elle prend plaisir à l'appeler monsieur Voldémar. Il porte encore une veste courte col rabattu : un enfant amoureux de la jeune princesse pour l'avoir vue par-dessus la palissade de son domaine. Premier amour, premiers tourments. Tour à tour, il connaît la tristesse, l'exaltation subite, l'allégresse trouble, l'espoir et la crainte selon l'humeur de Zinaïda. D'abord insouciante, coquette, la jeune fille devient froide, mystérieuse. Vladimir songe à un rival secret. Il s'étonne de la coir caracoler à cheval avec son père et d'étranges soupçons l'envahissent. Mais comment s'y arrêter... L'amour est aveugle et Vladimir inconscient du drame qui se joue à ses côtés.

Ce roman retrace l'élan révolutionnaire de milliers de jeunes gens russes. Son héros, Nejdanov, est un membre actif de cette jeunesse en pleine ébullition. Parviendra-t-il au prix d'importants sacrifices à accomplir son destin dans un Empire russe où tout semble bloquer...

Set against the backdrop of feudal Russia, the collection features twenty-five evocative stories that explore life on a manor through the lens of exile. The narratives delve into the complex relationships and conflicts between serfs and landlords, highlighting the struggles and resilience of those living under oppressive conditions. Each story is crafted with lyrical prose, offering a profound insight into the human experience during a tumultuous period in history.

Set in the Russian countryside of grand houses and serfs, the play depicts the tragicomic events precipitated by the return of a young heiress and her new husband to her family estate. Kuzovkin is a penniless nobleman who has been tricked out of his fortune and has been living in charity on the estate. A wealthy and arrogant neighbour, ostensibly calling to pay his respects to the new residents, humiliates and baits Kuzovkin until he reveals a family secret that will impact everyone.--From publisher description. | Originally translated and performed in 1996 and published with its New York production in 2002. Revived in this revised version in December 2013

Set against the backdrop of 19th century Russia, the collection features stories inspired by Turgenev's hunting experiences on his mother's estate. Through these narratives, he explores the harsh realities faced by Russian peasants and critiques the societal injustices of his time. The work includes a variety of characters and scenarios, ranging from poignant to humorous, reflecting the complexities of rural life. Turgenev's observations not only illuminate the struggles of the lower classes but also led to significant repercussions for the author himself.

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