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Fathers and sons

by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Set amid the sweeping changes of 19th-century Russia, a passionate clash unfolds between traditional aristocrats and rebellious young radicals. When a bold young nihilist visits his friend's family, tensions rise, sparking debates, heartfelt conflicts, and unexpected romances. This timeless tale explores the challenges of bridging generational divides during a time of social upheaval.

Representation & Themes

FamilyComing of AgeSocial JusticeHistoricalRomance

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Romantic Content Social Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780486400730
Pages
168
Publisher
Courier Corporation
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
70,700

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Fathers and sons -- FictionRussia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- FictionRussia -- Social conditions -- 1801-1917 -- FictionFictionSocial life and customsFathers and sonsSocial conditionsNihilism (Philosophy)CorrespondenceRussian languageTextsReadersTranslations into EnglishEnglishTextbooks for foreign speakersManners and customsCriticism and interpretationContinental european fiction (fictional works by one author)Fathers and sons, fictionSoviet union, fictionFiction, generalShort stories, englishClassicsRussian fictionLiteratureopen_syllabus_projectSlavic philologyFiction, family lifeFiction, historical, generalRussian language materialsPères et filsRomans, nouvellesMœurs et coutumesConditions socialesConflict of generationsEducational MeasurementMedical SchoolsMedical EducationMedical collegesMedicineStudy and teaching

People

Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (1818-1883)

Places

Russia