Virgin Soil

Set against the backdrop of the Populist movement in 19th century Russia, Virgin Soil explores the lives of educated youth who abandon their privileged backgrounds to align with workers and peasants. Through this transformation, Turgenev delves into themes of social change and class struggle, showcasing the characters' motivations and the complexities of their new identities. This classic novel, published in 1877, reflects the tensions and aspirations of a society on the brink of significant upheaval.