A Desperate Character and Other Stories

Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (1818–1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, and playwright, considered one of the great authors of Russian literature. With an adept understanding of human nature and society, Turgenev's work is renowned for its poignant exploration of the Russian class system, its relationships and ideologies, often infused with deep psychological insight and a soft-spok...