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Essential Turgenev

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Everybody should read some Turgenev. He was the man whom made the world outside Russia aware of that the great Russian literature existed. And he has inspired great western authors too, like Guy de Maupassant (whom in his turn inspired Chekhov), Henry James, Ernest Hemingway (whom again also admired Chekhov and Maupassant). By reading Turgenev today, one will find that his writing still is astonishingly modern and will continue to have influence on new generations of writers. Turgenev was one of the greatest and all of his tales are imbued with his unique feeling for the texture and dignity of all human in life.

Though Turgenev is not as household a name as the other Russian writers (though he certainly should be), you will see here in this wonderful collection, that his language breathes as sure as you do. His descriptions are full of life as are his characters. One mark, at least for me, of a great writer is that his readers are able to remember years later his visual and emotional conveyances. You won't struggle in this regard with Turgenev.

excellent russian literature
this book is a treasure for the letters included--particularly those he wrote to tolstoy

WHO is the translator?? WHERE is the list of works included in it?? I was hoping to buy it, but I need this info FIRST.