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