rudin: new translation (alma classics)  dmitry rudin, a high-minded gentleman of reduced means, arrives at the estate of darya mikhailovna, where his intelligence, eloquence and conviction immediately make a powerful impression. as he stys on longer than intended, rudin exerts a strong influence on the younger generation, and darya's daughter, natalya, falls in love with him. but circumstances soon will show whether rudin has the courage to act on his beliefs, and whether he can live ip to the image he has created for himself.<br /><br />alma classics is committed to make available the widest range of literature from around the globe. all the titles are provided with an extensive critical apparatus, extra reading material including a section of photographs and notes. the texts are based on the most authoritative edition (or collated from the most authoritative editions or manuscripts) and edited using a fresh, intelligent editorial approach. with an emphasis on the production, editorial and typographical values of a book, alma classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading the classics.