On The Eve
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
On the Eve is a landmark of nineteenth-century Russian literature, written by Ivan Turgenev and first published in 1860. Set against the backdrop of pre-reform Russia and the turbulent years leading up to the Crimean War, the novel chronicles the passionate love story between Elena, a strong-willed and idealistic young woman, and Insarov, a Bulgarian revolutionary dedicated to liberating his homeland. Turgenev presents a searching examination of the Russian intelligentsia's longing for purpose and social change, embodied in Elena's restless search for a man of genuine conviction. Written with characteristic restraint and lyrical precision, the novel argues that true heroism and moral courage are rare and transformative forces, capable of reshaping both individual destinies and the course of history. A poignant and thought-provoking work, it remains one of Turgenev's most celebrated and politically charged achievements.
Author: Turgenev
Format: Paperback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
On the Eve is a landmark of nineteenth-century Russian literature, written by Ivan Turgenev and first published in 1860. Set against the backdrop of pre-reform Russia and the turbulent years leading up to the Crimean War, the novel chronicles the passionate love story between Elena, a strong-willed and idealistic young woman, and Insarov, a Bulgarian revolutionary dedicated to liberating his homeland. Turgenev presents a searching examination of the Russian intelligentsia's longing for purpose and social change, embodied in Elena's restless search for a man of genuine conviction. Written with characteristic restraint and lyrical precision, the novel argues that true heroism and moral courage are rare and transformative forces, capable of reshaping both individual destinies and the course of history. A poignant and thought-provoking work, it remains one of Turgenev's most celebrated and politically charged achievements.