Description
Author: Ivan S. Turgenev
Publisher: The Modern Library / Random House
Edition: Modern Library Reprint
Date of Publication: 1950
Place of Publication: New York
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Page Count: 366
Condition: Very Good+ hardcover in Very Good dust jacket; clean, unmarked pages; tight binding; jacket shows light edge wear and age toning consistent with mid-century Modern Library editions
Description:
Fathers and Sons is Ivan Turgenev’s masterful exploration of generational conflict, ideology, and social change in nineteenth-century Russia. Centered on the clash between traditional values and the rising tide of nihilism, the novel introduces the unforgettable character of Bazarov, whose fierce intellect and rejection of convention embody the cultural tensions of his time. Turgenev’s prose is measured and compassionate, offering insight into family relationships, political beliefs, and the cost of radical certainty. Still strikingly relevant, the novel speaks to any era grappling with the divide between inherited values and emerging worldviews.
Why We Love This Book / Collector’s Note:
This Modern Library hardcover reflects a period when classic literature was presented in durable, well-designed editions intended for serious readers. The Constance Garnett translation played a major role in introducing Russian literature to English-speaking audiences and remains historically important. A solid collectible example of mid-century American literary publishing.