In this collection of short stories, Ivan Turgenev explores the lives of ordinary Russians during the mid-19th century. With subtlety and nuance, he captures the complexities of human relationships, from love to betrayal to family dynamics. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.