Father and Son

Author: (Russia) Turgenev
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: "Fathers and Sons" is a work by the renowned Russian writer Turgenev. The lower-class university student Bazarov visits the home of his noble-born classmate, where his democratic views clash with the liberal aristocratic views of his classmate's father, Pavel. The two engage in a debate. The novel reflects the ideological conflict between two generations of fathers and sons, as well as between the lower class and the aristocracy. It affirms the leading role of lower-class intellectuals in social struggles and exposes the incompetence and spiritual emptiness of the aristocracy. After its publication, the work sparked intense debate in society.