Fathers and Sons

Ivan Turgenev's classic novel (also known as "Fathers and Children"), featuring Eugene Bazarov, thought to be the "first Bolshevik" in Russian literature. The novel explores the changing times and clash of generations in Russia during the period between Russia's defeat in the Crimean War and the emancipation of Russian serfs. Featuring the conception of the "new man", the book explores the traditional values of the older generation contrasted with the perceived nihilism of the younger generation.