Turgenev, "Fathers and Sons": reviews. "Fathers and children": critical reviews

Few novel in its writing caused so many reviews. "Fathers and children" of Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev became a stumbling block for many critics. There was no such literature with the main hero-raznochinets in Russia before the creation of this book. First, there followed a negative review by MA. Antonovich "Asmodeus of Our Time" in the journal "Contemporary". After some time already positive reviews deserved the work of the famous literary critic D.I. Pisarev, who published an article with a laconic title "Bazarov" in the magazine "Russian Word". Then another positive and very detailed review by N. N. Strakhov "I.S. Turgenev. Fathers and Sons".

And finally, when, it would seem, readers have already received all the feedback necessary for the recognition of the essence of the work, "Fathers and Sons" received the long-awaited author's commentary from Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev himself. Classic shared his novel with the novel, told about the peculiarities of his publications.

The stumbling block of critics is the interpretation of the conflict of generations

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

Fortunately, the following articles presented more constructive critical reviews. "Fathers and children," according to D. Pisarev, is an extremely honest work. In the same address Antonovich Dmitry Ivanovich reproached in the non-disclosure of the essence of the work, i.e. In compiling a panegyric to "fathers" and "exposing" the misunderstood "children." Further in the journal published by FM Dostoyevsky, the Russian philosopher and literary critic Nikolai Nikolaevich Strakhov expressed his views, helping readers to realize the integrity of Bazarov's image (in particular, the interpretation of the motives for his denial of art and science).

The integrity of Bazarov's image shown by critics

Thus, thanks to the joint efforts of the literary world, the image of Yevgeny Vasilyevich Bazarov was organic and logical for Russia at the end of the 19th century. As litmus paper, he reflected the whole difference between the worldviews of different generations and at the same time he appeared not as a static, full of life character, who himself concluded in a closed formula of nihilism.

It must be admitted that all the same they are negative to Bazarov 's excessive nihilism (denial of art), voiced by many critics, including Pisarev, reviews. "Fathers and children," however, compensate for this "ideological bias". Bazarov was not in his native land for three years, he absorbed St. Petersburg ideas and shared them with people who lived in the old manner. Despite obvious errors, it feels energy and power, capable of changing the world. And it's wonderful! However, this world he despises influences him.

Bazarov principles. Their strength and weakness

On the one hand, people are attracted by asceticism, efficiency, Yevgeny's simplicity and his willingness to communicate. Yes, he is proud, but there is not a drop of complacency or self-admiration in him. And courtyards, and parents are not embarrassed or indignant at his mild sneers at them. He is attractive with his knowledge and conviction.

However, his seemingly unyielding position is still deformed, as critics testify. "Fathers and children" provide us with proof of this. Bazarov, in addition to his will, is involved in completely unexpected events: the conflict with Pavel Kirsanov, the location of Dunyasha, the disdain of Prokofyitch, the enthusiasm for Anna Odintsova. "What a stupidity!" - He comments on the events taking place with him.

Perhaps, therefore, Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev and takes such a short life to this character, which ended in an accidental death. Obviously, the author thus tries to capture the holistic image of the nihilist, not altered by the real world.

Critics of Bazarov's nihilism

About an uneasy man wrote the novel Turgenev "Fathers and Sons." Critics' comments confirm this . Indeed, it seems absurd to many to deny Bazarov art. However, such a point of view, in the opinion of the philosopher Nikolai Strakhov, is organic with his interpretation of his asceticism. Self-limitation does not apply to the pleasure of a person resting. He may well, while in society, along with all drink wine, as well as taste delicious dishes. His principles do not prevent him from spending an evening at this company playing cards. However, Evgeni does not abuse such pleasures. He avoids the temptations that entice the soul of man, able to turn him off the practical path. Therefore, he deliberately avoids pleasures that rise above his personality and are able to influence him through feelings. That's why he avoids art and music. A connoisseur of art is invariably a contemplative, while Bazarov cultivates the figure himself. He is in a state of admiration. Practicality and simplicity are much closer.

Critic Antonovich particularly outraged that Bazarov denied science, in response, Pisarev presented his arguments. Evgeni used medicine for the development of his mind. And, having filled it with the basic knowledge, allowing to be guided, has gone own way of knowledge. He initially does not take on faith any theories of theoretical science. His door to new knowledge lies only through experiment.

Turgenev, the feather of the master

It should also be indicated how harmoniously compensates the denial of the main character of the beauty of nature, friendship, love, the book "Fathers and Sons" itself. Reviews of literary critics testify to the unique ability of Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev to balance the plot of the novel. He does not convict his hero of mistakes clearly, but gently, slowly, gives us his counterarguments. Evgeny is indifferent to nature, but she surrounds him in all her Turgenev splendor. He despises friendship, but he is accompanied by a sincere and open comrade Arkady. He taunts romantic love, however, the reader is watching exactly such a novel by Arkady Kirsanov and Katya Odintsova. Bazarov is an atheist, but his grave is illuminated by light and peace, close to her ...

In other words, Bazarov reminds of her son-titan 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 directors of various theaters put on the novel "Fathers and Children" play. Comments on these productions attest to the understanding by viewers of the essence of this difficult and largely conceptual for Russia book. Even a superficial study determines how willingly Turgenev's production takes on various theatrical collectives: the Petersburg Theater of Young People, the Maly Theater, the Tabakov Theater, the Tchaikovsky Theater . V. Mayakovsky and others.

Modern viewers find Turgenev's plan topical. According to their reports, Bazarov's nihilism is also alive in today's society. He only became tougher, discarding the charm of youth, which showed in the plan of the 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 topic of the conflict of generations is eternal.