Parasha and Other Poems

This unique collection contains Parasha, a humorous narrative poem, and four other narrative poems by Turgenev - Andrei, A Conversation, The Landowner and The Village Priest - all showing the author's early interest in ordinary stories of Russian life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Ivan Turgenev, a prominent figure in nineteenth-century Russian prose fiction, stands alongside renowned writers like Gogol, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy. He began his writing journey as a poet, achieving immense critical acclaim and recognition in that field. The title piece of this collection, "Parasha," garnered the young author's attention and established his reputation. It is a humorous narrative poem reminiscent of Pushkin's Eugene Onegin or Lermontov's Sashka, depicting the story of a young woman's marriage to her dull and unromantic neighbor and their humdrum yet somewhat happy life together.

Additionally, this volume includes four other narrative poems by Turgenev: "Andrei," "A Conversation," "The Landowner," and "The Village Priest." These works showcase the author's early fascination with ordinary stories of Russian life and exhibit the wit and stylistic versatility that later became associated with his more famous prose works.

Turgenev's poetic prowess and his ability to capture the essence of Russian society and culture in his writings have made him a beloved figure in literary history. His works continue to resonate with readers worldwide, offering a glimpse into the lives and struggles of nineteenth-century Russia.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847498915