Ivan Turgenev — Fathers and Children: A Novel

London, William Heinemann, 1920. Leather. A scarce edition of this acclaimed novel from Turgenev, translated by Constance Garnett. Scarce edition. One of the most acclaimed Russian novels of the nineteenth century, this work follows Arkady Kirsanov as he returns to his father's estate with a friend after graduating university. Though his father is pleased to have him home, his uncle is soon upset by the new philosophy of Nihilism that the young men advocate. Written by Ivan Turgenev, a Russian novelist, poet, playwright, and short story writer who helped to popularise Russian literature in the West. Translated by Constance Garnett, an English translator of nineteenth century Russian literature. Bound in quarter calf with beige cloth boards. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear and the odd mark to the board. Fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .