Ivan Turgenev

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Ivan Turgenev born?October 28, 1818
2. Where was Ivan Turgenev born?Oryol, Russian Empire
3. What is the literary style?Realism, known for psychological depth and social commentary
4. What is the influence?Pivotal in shaping Russian Realism and influencing Western European and American literature
5. Who was Ivan Turgenev?Ivan Turgenev was a famous Russian writer who loved to tell stories about people and nature.
6. What is his most famous book?His most famous book is "Fathers and Sons," which talks about the differences between older and younger generations.

Serfdom: A system in feudal Russia where peasants were legally bound to the land and their owner, similar to slavery.
Nihilism: A philosophical stance that rejects all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Literary Realism: An artistic movement that aimed to represent contemporary life and society accurately, focusing on everyday people and situations.
Intelligentsia: An intellectual or highly educated people as a group, especially when regarded as possessing unacknowledged power or influence.