A House of Gentlefolk
Love, Society, and Class: A Russian Tale of Intrigue and RelationshipsBy Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
Length6h 52m
About this audiobook
In Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev's "A House of Gentlefolk," the reader is invited into the intricate world of Russian gentry during the 1850s, a pivotal time of social and political change. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Lavretsky, a disillusioned aristocrat, who returns to his ancestral estate only to confront the complexities of love, nostalgia, and the evolving landscape of Russian society. Turgenev's prose is marked by its lyrical quality and deep psychological insight, weaving character-driven storytelling with poignant reflections on societal norms and personal aspirations, positioning the work firmly within the realist literary tradition of 19th-century Russia. Turgenev, born into a wealthy landowning family, was acutely aware of the tensions between the classes and the shifting values of his time. His exposure to both the gentlefolk and the serfs informed his empathetic portrayal of human relationships and conflicts. This personal background, coupled with his experiences in Europe, particularly in France, shaped not only his perception of the socio-political landscape but also the nuanced character studies that define this novel. Highly recommended for readers interested in Russian literature, "A House of Gentlefolk" offers profound insights into human nature and the societal changes of its era. Turgenev'Äôs exploration of identity, love, and moral dilemmas resonates universally, making it a timeless classic that continues to engage and enlighten contemporary audiences.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length6 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 22, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I
24Chapter XXIV
2Chapter II
25Chapter XXV
3Chapter III
26Chapter XXVI
4Chapter IV
27Chapter XXVII
5Chapter V
28Chapter XXVIII
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6Chapter VI
29Chapter XXIX
7Chapter VII
30Chapter XXX
8Chapter VIII
31Chapter XXXI
9Chapter IX
32Chapter XXXII
10Chapter X
33Chapter XXXIII
11Chapter XI
34Chapter XXXIV
12Chapter XII
35Chapter XXXV
13Chapter XIII
36Chapter XXXVI
14Chapter XIV
37Chapter XXXVII
15Chapter XV
38Chapter XXXVIII
16Chapter XVI
39Chapter XXXIX
17Chapter XVII
40Chapter XL
18Chapter XVIII
41Chapter XLI
19Chapter XIX
42Chapter XLII
20Chapter XX
43Chapter XLIII
21Chapter XXI
44Chapter XLIV
22Chapter XXII
45Chapter XLV
23Chapter XXIII
46Epilogue
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