A House of Gentlefolk

Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (1818–1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for his rich depiction of the Russian society during the nineteenth century. A key figure in Russian realism, Turgenev's works often explored themes such as the conflict between generations and the plight of Russia's serfs—a class of peasants under feudal servitude. His nuanced portrayal of socia...