Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Fathers and Sons
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Generational Strife: Love and Nihilism in 1860s Russia
This chapter explores the emotional turmoil of a character facing unreciprocated love and societal pressures within the historical context of 1860s Russia. Featuring a dramatic clash between ideals of nihilism and liberalism, it highlights the generational conflicts that resonate across time, particularly through family dynamics and broader social issues. The interactions culminate in a comical duel, reflecting the absurdity of their disagreements and foreshadowing potential future societal upheaval.
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