Rongting Noble Family

Author: (Russia) Turgenev
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Turgenev was a famous writer of 19th-century Russia. "Rodya" and "The House of the Nobleman" are among his major works. "Rodya" depicts Rodya, a descendant of a declining noble family who initially embraces democratic ideals. With grand ambitions for reform, he tirelessly advocates for change, embarking on unprecedented endeavors only to be repeatedly knocked down. In the face of Natalia's pure, passionate, and unwavering love for a noblewoman, he instead hesitates, vacillates, and fears, fully exposing the weakness of noble intellectuals. However, Rodya ultimately joins the revolutionary path and sacrifices his life on the barricades in Paris. This tragic yet heroic ending brings a glimmer of hope to Russia under the ruthless rule of the czar. "The House of the Nobleman" vividly portrays the rise and fall of the Russian nobility. Lavretsky, though ambitious, is so timid that he loses himself, even hoping for guidance and salvation from a noblewoman. Yet, his repeated cries of "What to do?" in moments of confusion resonate deeply across the entire nation, stirring them to action.