Memoirs of a Revolutionist · Character

Ivan Turgenev

Famous Russian novelist encountered in literary circles.

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Also known as Turgenev

First appearance: i

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Mentioned for his note on Gogol's death, which led to his exile.

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Ivan Turgenev first appears in 0033 i.

With Peter Kropotkin (social): Turgenev was a famous writer and acquaintance of Kropotkin, with their interactions reflecting intellectual and literary circles. With Peter Kropotkin (social): Turgenev was a famous writer and acquaintance of Kropotkin, with their interactions reflecting intellectual and literary circles.

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Imperial Court and Reformers
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Peter Kropotkin
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Entering the Corps of Pages
Mentioned for his note on Gogol's death, which led to his exile.
III
Mentioned as the author of 'Fathers and Sons,' which depicted the reaction against art among Russian youth.
VIII
Kept Hérzen informed about government circles; praised Hérzen's style.
Chapter IX: The Tsar and the Court
His novel 'Smoke' is referenced for its depiction of the Princess X., the Emperor's mistress.
XII
Author of 'Fathers and Sons,' which coined the term 'nihilism'; his character Bazarov is critiqued as too harsh and insufficiently civic-minded.
VI
Kropotkin meets Turgenev in Paris, discusses literature, cultural differences, and Turgenev's views on Hamlet and Don Quixote.

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