Fathers and Sons (Deluxe Library Edition)

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The story explores the clash between traditional values and emerging nihilistic philosophies through the dynamics of a family. Arkady returns home with his friend Bazarov, whose radical ideas disturb his father Nikolay and uncle Pavel. Nikolay's relationship with his servant Fenechka adds tension, especially with the arrival of their child. As Arkady and Bazarov venture to a neighboring province, their encounters with two women further complicate their friendship, highlighting the themes of love, conflict, and generational change.