Turgenev, Ivan
King Lear of the Steppes
First published in 1870 'King Lear of the Steppes' is a novella by Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, loosely based on Shakespeare's tragedy. The story takes place in the Russian countryside, where a trusting father decides to retire and divide his property between his two daughters. The move proves to be a mistake however, and throughout the story Turgenev raises questions about love, life, and family. A captivating read for fans of Russian literature.
- Author(s)
- Turgenev, Ivan
- Translator
- Garnett, Constance
- Publisher
- Saga Egmont
- Publication year
- 2021
- Language
- en
- Edition
- 1
- Series
- World Classics
- Category
- Novels
- Format
- Ebook
- eISBN (ePUB)
- 9788726501629