Definition

Proper noun A Russian writer of the 19th century, known for his novels, short stories, and plays. He is considered a major figure in Russian literature.

Usage

The word "Turgenev" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the person, Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev, or to his body of literary work. It is not used with articles ("a" or "the").

Examples

• The novels of Turgenev often explore the conflict between generations and social change in 19th-century Russia.
• We are studying Turgenev's "Fathers and Sons" in my literature class.
• The critic compared the prose styles of Tolstoy and Turgenev.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively to describe things related to his work or style.
  • The play had a Turgenev-like atmosphere of melancholy and realism.
  • She is an expert on Turgenev studies.

Variants and Related Words

• Turgenevian (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style or themes of Turgenev.
  • The author's quiet, psychological realism is deeply Turgenevian.

Synonyms

• Ivan Turgenev
• Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev

Related Phrases/Idioms

• None directly associated. The name itself is not commonly used in English idioms. It appears in literary and academic contexts.

Noun

1. Russian writer of stories and novels and plays (1818-1883)