How did Turgenev’s own background influence the depiction of the generational conflict?
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How did Turgenev’s own background influence the depiction of the generational conflict?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Bazarov’s nihilism — was he truly the villain or a product of his times?
What inspired the choice to focus on the relationship between fathers and sons in this story?