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CliffsNotes on Fathers and Sons explores the social pressures and conflicts of mid-nineteenth-century Russia. When first published, the novel stirred terrific uproar, from conservatives and liberals alike.

Follow the story of a nihilist as the novels central figure, a person who examines everything from a critical point of view . . . a person who does not bow to any authorities; who doesnt accept any principle on faith, no matter how hallowed and how venerated the principle is. This concise supplement to Ivan Sergeevich Turgenevs book about conflicts between generations covers the overall structure of the novel, actions and motivations of the characters, and the cultural context of the times. Features that help you study include