Poems in Prose
work by Turgenev
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Poems in Prose is a collection of short, lyrical works by the Russian novelist and playwright Ivan Turgenev. These pieces, written later in his career, are characterized by their wistfulness and often reflect on themes of memory and emotion. The collection is notable for its famous eulogy to the Russian language. Turgenev, known for his realistic portrayals of Russian society and his exploration of the intelligentsia, also wrote novels like Fathers and Sons and the short-story collection A Sportsman's Sketches.1
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