Download or read book The Day Before written by Ivan Turgenev and published by Minerva Heritage Press. This book was released on 2024-05-09 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new translation from the original Russian manuscript with a new Afterword by the Translator, a glossary of Turgenev's philosophic terms, and a timeline of his life and major contributions. "Предшественный день" ("The Day Before") is a play written by Turgenev that reflects the characteristics of Russian society and political transformations in the 1840s. Set against the backdrop of political upheaval, the work explores themes of love, honor, and personal sacrifices amidst the chaos of impending revolution.