Luo Ting. The House of the Nobles

Author: (Russian) Turgenev
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Turgenev (1818—1883) was a famous Russian writer of the 19th century. Rogin and Noble House are among his major works. Rogin depicts Rogin, a descendant of a declining noble family who initially embraces democratic ideals, full of reform ambitions, and tirelessly advocates for reform. He repeatedly starts unprecedented endeavors but is soon battered and bruised. Faced with the pure, passionate, and unwavering love of the noblewoman Natalia, he instead hesitates, vacillates, and fears, fully exposing the weakness of the noble intellectual class. However, Rogin ultimately takes the path of revolution and sacrifices his life on the barricades in Paris. This tragic ending brings a glimmer of hope to Russia under the autocratic rule of the Tsar. Noble House vividly and vividly portrays the rise and fall of the Russian nobility. Lavretsky, though ambitious, is so timid that he is at a loss, even hoping for guidance and salvation from the noblewoman. Yet his constant cries of "What to do?" in his confusion.