Summary
Ivan Turgenev’s “Fathers and Children” is a novel that explores the generational conflict between the old Russian aristocracy and the new wave of radical thinkers in the 19th century. The story follows the young nihilist Bazarov, who rejects the traditional values of his parents and mentors in favor of scientific rationalism and materialism. Turgenev’s exploration of the tension between progress and tradition, love and reason, makes “Fathers and Children” a key work in Russian literature, offering deep insights into human relationships and societal change.
