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Length5h 45m
About this audiobook
A brilliant but disillusioned intellectual struggles to find a place for his lofty ideals in a world of practical constraints. Rudin’s eloquence inspires those around him, yet his inability to act leads to a tragic cycle of wandering. Turgenev crafts a tragic figure who embodies the frustrations of a generation of "superfluous men." This character study is both a biting social critique and a deeply moving personal portrait.
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Rating★★★★ 3.9 (5.9K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length5 hrs 45 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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