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Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Fathers and Sons

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Generational Conflicts in Russian Literature

This chapter explores the intricacies of intergenerational conflict as depicted in Turgenev's 'Fathers and Sons,' emphasizing the conflicting ideals between the established older generation and the nihilistic younger protagonists. It also examines the wider literary context, historical influences, and the political implications surrounding these narratives in 19th-century Russia.

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