| Author |
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 |
| Translator |
Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951 |
| Title |
Rudin
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Otava, 1896.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudin
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| Note |
Translation of: Рудин.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 44.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Rudin" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the social relationships and emotional undercurrents within a group of characters, primarily focusing on the wealthy widow Aleksandra Pavlovna Lipin and the arrival of a new character, Dmitri Nikolaitsch Rudin, who evokes both admiration and skepticism from those around him. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a serene summer morning as Aleksandra Pavlovna sets out for a neighboring village to check on a sick acquaintance. The scene is vivid with the description of the countryside, evoking a sense of tranquility amidst the impending drama of her visit. Upon reaching the village, she inquires about the health of the elderly Matrona, showcasing her kindheartedness. The introduction of Rudin comes later in the opening, where he is depicted as an intriguing yet unassuming figure, generating curiosity among the characters regarding his intellect and presence. The dialogue threads between the other characters hint at underlying tensions and societal critiques, setting the stage for the unfolding relationships and conflicts central to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- Intellectual life -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Upper class -- Russia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70892 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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