On the Eve
rus. Накануне · 1860
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Brief Overview
The novel «On the Eve» by Ivan Turgenev tells the story of the love between a Russian girl, Elena Stakhova, and a Bulgarian revolutionary, Dmitry Insarov, set against the backdrop of political and social changes in mid-19th century Russia. Disillusioned with the society around her, Elena meets Insarov, who dedicates his life to the struggle for Bulgaria's liberation from Turkish rule. Their love unfolds amidst complex moral and philosophical questions related to duty, honor, and personal freedom. By the end of the novel, Insarov dies from illness, and Elena decides to continue his mission by moving to Bulgaria.
Date of publication: 26 September 2024
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Genre: Classical literature
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