Smoke
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Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev was a Russian novelist and playwright best known for his masterpiece "Fathers and Sons." His writing style combined realism with psychological insight, paving the way for modern Russian literature. Turgenev's exploration of generational conflict and social change had a profound influence on 19th-century literature.