num_pages: 312
description: The Novels and Stories of Ivan Smoke is a literary work by the renowned Russian author Ivan Turgenieff. The book is a collection of short stories and a novel, all of which were written by Turgenieff. The main novel in the collection, Smoke, is a social satire that explores the lives of the Russian aristocracy in the 19th century. The story follows a young man named Grigory who travels to Moscow and becomes involved in the lives of a group of wealthy and influential people. Through Grigory's interactions with these characters, the novel exposes the corruption and decadence of the upper class. The short stories in the collection cover a range of topics, including love, family, and politics. Turgenieff's writing is known for its psychological depth and social commentary, and this book is no exception. Overall, The Novels and Stories of Ivan Smoke is a thought-provoking and engaging work of literature that offers readers a glimpse into the complexities of Russian society during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Novels and Stories of Ivan Turgenieff: Smoke
titlecomplete: The Novels and Stories of Ivan Turgenieff: Smoke
genres: Fiction, Russian Literature, 19th Century, Classics, Audiobook, Germany, Russia, Romance, Literature, Novels
ratings_count: 1551
places: Baden-Baden, Germany
publisher: Kessinger Publishing