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Faust

by Ivan Turgenev · 1845

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This is a translation of this masterpiece by the author of 'Fathers and Sons' and 'A Noblemen's Nest'. Written in just a few days in 1856, Faust describes the elusive nature of love.

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1840s1840sMore like thisLess of thisRussiaRussiaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 92 pages
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short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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