Fathers and Sons (Отцы и дети) by Ivan Turgenev, first published in 1862, is a seminal Russian novel that explores the generational and ideological divide between the liberal aristocracy of the 1840s and the rising nihilist movement of the 1860s. The story follows young medical student Evgeny Bazarov, a brash and skeptical nihilist who rejects tradition and authority, and his clashes with the older, more conservative generation—particularly his friend Arkady’s father and uncle. Turgenev’s masterpiece captures the social tensions of pre-revolutionary Russia while delivering a timeless meditation on love, family, and the inevitability of change.
The Easton Press 1977 edition is a luxurious collector’s volume, bound in rich genuine leather with 22-karat gold accents, moiré endpapers, and a satin ribbon marker. As part of Easton Press’s esteemed library, this edition preserves Turgenev’s classic in an elegant, heirloom-quality format, making it a prized possession for lovers of literature and fine books.
