A House of Gentlefolk
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Set in the Russian countryside, this novel follows the life of Lavretsky, a disillusioned nobleman who returns to his ancestral estate after years in Moscow and abroad. He finds himself caught between his past and present, grappling with societal expectations, his complicated marriage, and a burgeoning, yet forbidden, love for his young cousin. The story delves into themes of tradition, modernity, and the search for meaning in provincial life. Turgenev's elegant prose and nuanced character development provide an excellent opportunity to appreciate sophisticated literary language.
Learn English with A House of Gentlefolk
- Suits learners around level B2: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- 6,474 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
- Read in English, glance at the translation under any sentence you are unsure of, and listen to natural read-aloud voices to train your ear.
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Can I read A House of Gentlefolk in English for free?
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The text is estimated at level B2. Because every sentence has its translation underneath, lower levels can follow along too.
Is there audio?
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