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    King Lear of the Steppes
    King Lear of the Steppes
    King Lear of the Steppes
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    King Lear of the Steppes

    By Ivan Turgenev and Constance Garnett

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    First published in 1870 'King Lear of the Steppes' is a novella by Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, loosely based on Shakespeare's tragedy. The story takes place in the Russian countryside, where a trusting father decides to retire and divide his property between his two daughters. The move proves to be a mistake however, and throughout the story Turgenev raises questions about love, life, and family. A captivating read for fans of Russian literature. -
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSAGA Egmont
    Release dateJul 9, 2021
    ISBN9788726501629
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    Ivan Turgenev

    Ivan Turgenev was a Russian writer whose work is exemplary of Russian Realism. A student of Hegel, Turgenev’s political views and writing were heavily influenced by the Age of Enlightenment. Among his most recognized works are the classic Fathers and Sons, A Sportsman’s Sketches, and A Month in the Country. Turgenev is today recognized for his artistic purity, which influenced writers such as Henry James and Joseph Conrad. Turgenev died in 1883, and is credited with returning Leo Tolstoy to writing as the result of his death-bed plea.

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