Rudin: A Novel
Rudin: A Novel is a classic romance novel by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev. Key subjects include man-woman relationships.
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About Rudin: A Novel
"Rudin: A Novel by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev" is a novel first published in 1856. It explores the "superfluous man"—a brilliant, eloquent intellectual incapable of translating words into action. When the educated nobleman Rudin arrives at a country estate, his powerful speeches captivate everyone, especially the intelligent seventeen-year-old Natalya. As their relationship deepens, the central question emerges: can this man of magnificent ideas overcome his paralyzing inability to act? Set during Russia's reformist awakening, the novel examines a generation caught between grand ideals and practical impotence.
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Who wrote Rudin: A Novel?
Rudin: A Novel was written by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev.
What genre is Rudin: A Novel?
It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.
Is Rudin: A Novel free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to Rudin: A Novel?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Great Gatsby, Jane Eyre and Persuasion.
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