Publisher's Synopsis

""Desperate"" is a novel written by the renowned Russian author Ivan Turgenev. The story follows the life of a young man named Nezhdanov, who is struggling to find his place in society. Nezhdanov is a political activist who is torn between his revolutionary ideals and his desire for personal happiness. He falls in love with a young woman named Valentina, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. As Nezhdanov becomes more involved in the revolutionary movement, he must confront the harsh realities of life and the consequences of his actions. The novel explores themes of love, politics, and the search for personal identity. Turgenev's writing style is characterized by its emotional depth and vivid descriptions of the natural world. ""Desperate"" is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today.""'Really, uncle, if you knew my life--really, if not grief-- harsh fate! For that reason, I swear, I swear, I will reform--I will prove. Uncle, I never lied--ask any one. I am an honorable but an unhappy man, uncle. I have received no kindness from any one. Here he finally broke off. I endeavored to calm him, and succeeded in so far that when we drew up before my house Misha was already sleeping heavily, resting his head on my lap.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162659701
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 28
Weight: 68g
Height: 191mm
Width: 234mm
Spine width: 1mm