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A House of Gentlefolk
by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
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Yes — read A House of Gentlefolk by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 46 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
In a provincial town in 1842, Marya Dmitrievna navigates widowhood, family tensions, and social expectations while reflecting on her past life and the complex characters around her. Secrets and sharp truths simmer beneath the genteel surface of her household.
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Contents
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