On the eve: A novel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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On the eve: A novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich (1818–1883). The listed translation credits are Garnett, Constance (1861–1946).
Catalogue synopsis
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"On the eve: A novel by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev" is a novel first published in 1859. The story follows Elena Stakhova, a young woman pursued by multiple suitors on the eve of the Crimean War. When she meets Dmitri Insarov, a revolutionary Bulgarian, they fall in love and secretly marry, defying her parents' wishes. Their union leads them on a tragic journey that tests their ideals and devotion, ultimately taking Elena far from home in search of a cause greater than herself.
Book and edition facts
- Title: On the eve: A novel
- Author credits: Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich (1818–1883)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Garnett, Constance (1861–1946)
Catalogue subjects
- Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Russian Literature
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