Turgenev, "Fathers and Sons": reviews. "Fathers and Sons": critics reviews

Few of the novel in its writing has caused so many reviews.

"Fathers and Sons" Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev becamestumbling block for many critics. There was no such literature with the protagonist raznochintsy in Russia before the creation of this book. Initially, a negative review by MA was followed. Antonovich "Asmodey of our time" in the journal "Contemporary". After some time, the work of a well-known literary critic DI deserved positive feedback. Pisarev, who published an article with the laconic title "Bazarov" in the magazine "Russian word". This was followed by another positive and very detailed review by N.N. Strakhov “I.S.Turgenev. Fathers and Sons".

Finally, when seemingly readers alreadyreceived all the reviews necessary for comprehension of the essence of the work, “Fathers and Sons” received a long-awaited author's comment from Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev himself. The classic shared with the readers his idea of ​​the novel, told about the peculiarities of his publications.

The stumbling block of critics is the interpretation of the generational conflict.

What did Antonovich write about?He expressed the bourgeois-liberal point of view, consistently "destroying" both the novel and the author. He interpreted the image of the protagonist as extremely negative, while the generation of fathers represents heroes as positive. Turgenev throughout the whole article calls the author, who wrote a boring book.

Fortunately, subsequent articles have provided moreconstructive critical reviews. "Fathers and Sons," in the opinion of D. Pisarev, is an extremely honest work. The address of Antonovich Dmitriy Ivanovich was reproached with not revealing the essence of the work, i.e. in the compilation of the panegyric "fathers" and "denunciation" misunderstood "children." Further in the journal, published by F.M.Dostoevsky, the Russian philosopher and literary critic Nikolai Nikolayevich Strakhov expressed considerations that help readers realize the integrity of Bazarov’s image (in particular, the interpretation of the motives of his denial of art and science).

The critically shown integrity of the image of Bazarov

Thus, thanks to the joint efforts of the literary world, the image of Yevgeny Vasilyevich Bazarov, organic and logical for Russia at the end of the 19th century, still appeared.

Like litmus paper, it showed all the difference.between world perceptions of different generations and at the same time he himself appeared to be not a static, full of life character, who himself concluded in the closed formula of nihilism.

It should be recognized that all the same negative toexcessive nihilism of Bazarov (denial of art), expressed by many critics, including Pisarev, reviews. “Fathers and children”, however, in a plot compensate for this “ideological imbalance”. For three years Bazarov was not in his small homeland, he absorbed Petersburg ideas and shared them with people living in the old manner. Despite the obvious misconceptions, it feels the energy and power that can change the world. And it is beautiful! However, this world he despised influences him.

Bazarov principles. Their strength and weakness

С одной стороны, людей привлекает аскетизм, efficiency, the underlined simplicity of Eugene and his willingness to communicate. Yes, he is self-loving, but there is not a drop of complacency, self-love in him. Moreover, both the yard and the parents do not embarrass and resent his gentle exponential mockery of them. He is attractive with his knowledge and conviction.

However, his seemingly adamant positionstill deformed, as evidenced by critics. "Fathers and Children" provide us with evidence of this. Bazarov, in spite of his will, is embroiled in completely unexpected events: a conflict with Pavel Kirsanov, Dunyasha’s disposition, Prokofich’s contempt, Anna Odintsova’s enthusiasm. “What a stupid thing!” He comments on the events happening to him.

Perhaps that is why Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev andassigns such a short life to this character, ending an accidental death. Obviously, the author thus tries to capture the whole image of a nihilist, not changed by the real world.

Critics of Bazarov's nihilism

On a difficult man wrote the novel Turgenev "Fathers and Sons". Critic reviews confirm this.

Действительно, многим кажется нелепым отрицание Bazarov art. However, this point of view, according to the philosopher Nikolai Strakhov, is organic with his interpretation of his asceticism. Its self-limitation does not extend to the pleasure of a person resting. He may, being in the community, drink wine on a par with everyone, as well as taste delicious dishes. His principles will not prevent him from spending the evening in this company playing cards. However, Eugene does not abuse such pleasures. He avoids the temptations that enthrall the soul of man, capable of turning him from a practical path. Therefore, he deliberately avoids the pleasures that rise above his personality and are capable of influencing him through feelings. That is why he avoids art, music. The connoisseur of art is invariably a contemplator, while Bazarov cultivates himself a doer. A state of admiration is alien to him. Practicality and simplicity are much closer.

Критик Антонович особо возмутился тому, что Bazarov denies science; in response, Pisarev presented his arguments. Learning medicine Eugene used it to develop his mind. And, filling it with basic knowledge, allowing you to navigate, went your own way of knowledge. He initially does not take for granted any provisions of theoretical science. His door to new knowledge is only through experiment.

Turgenev, master pen

You should also indicate how harmoniously the negation of the book “Fathers and Sons” by the main character compensates for the beauty of nature, friendship, love.

Literary testimonials testify toIvan Sergeyevich Turgenev's unique ability to balance the plot of the novel. He does not convict his hero of mistakes obviously, but unobtrusively, gradually, gives us his counterarguments. Eugene is indifferent to nature, but she surrounds him in all her Turgenev glory. He despises friendship, but he is accompanied by a sincere and open comrade Arkady. He scoffs at romantic love, however, the reader observes just such a novel by Arkady Kirsanov and Katya Odintsova. Bazarov is an atheist, but his grave is lit up with light and peace, his relatives are grieving over her ...

In other words, Bazarov reminds her titan son, who rebelled against the mother earth. How powerful he is, but his power is nothing before the force that gave birth to him.

Instead of concluding

The relevance of the novel by Turgenev confirms how often the directors of various theaters based on the novel “Fathers and Sons” put on a play.

Отзывы на эти постановки свидетельствуют о understanding by the audience of the essence of this difficult and in many respects conceptual for Russia books. Even a superficial study determines how different theater groups willingly tackle Turgenev’s staging: the St. Petersburg Youth Theater, the Maly Theater, the Tabakov Theater, and the Theater. V. Mayakovsky, etc.

Modern viewers find Turgenev plantopical. According to their reviews, the nihilism of Bazarov is alive in the current society. He only became tougher, rejecting the charm of youth, which was seen through the idea of ​​a classic. In turn, modern “fathers” are able to oppose to him a much more extensive arsenal of arguments than the Kirsanovs.

However, in any case, the theme of the conflict of generations is eternal.