Smoke by Ivan Turgenev
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russian society, the narrative explores the complexities of love, politics, and social change through the eyes of its protagonist, Grigory Litvinov. Returning to Russia after years abroad, Litvinov finds himself entangled in a web of romantic and ideological turmoil. Torn between his past love, the enigmatic Irina, and his current fiancée, Tatyana, he navigates the shifting sands of personal and national identity. The story delves into the tensions between traditional values and the burgeoning liberal ideas of the time, painting a vivid picture of a society on the brink of transformation.
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- Published
- 1867
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Russian
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