Home of the Gentry
Home of the Gentry
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1970
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Russia • 1840s
1970
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Ivan Turgenev's Home of the Gentry, a nobleman returns to Russia after years abroad and grapples with romantic and societal expectations. The narrative explores his internal conflicts, resulting from past decisions, while portraying the shifts in Russian society and the gentry's declining influence. Themes of love, memory, and change are central to the story.
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Home of the Gentry by Ivan Turgenev is celebrated for its evocative portrayal of 19th-century Russian society and its exploration of themes like love and disillusionment. Critics praise its lyrical prose and depth of character. However, some find its pacing slow and plot predictable. Overall, it remains a poignant reflection on human nature and societal norms.
Who Should Read Home of the Gentry?
A reader who appreciates nuanced character studies and explorations of societal change, similar to those in Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy or Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, will enjoy Turgenev's Home of the Gentry. It appeals to fans of 19th-century Russian literature and themes of love, identity, and tradition.
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Novel • Fiction
Russia • 1840s
1970
Adult
18+ years
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