In "Rudin," Ivan Turgenev explores the intricacies of intellectualism and the disillusionment of the Russian gentry in the 19th century. This novel is characterized by Turgenev's exquisite prose and deep psychological insight, reflecting the tensions of a society on the brink of monumental change. Through the character of Dmitry Rudin, an eloquent yet indecisive intellectual, Turgenev delves into ...