Rudin

'Rudin', the debut novel of Ivan Turgenev, is an exploration of the superfluous man and his inability to act, a theme that is central to Turgenev's literary work. Set against the backdrop of a love story between the main character and a young, intellectual, and self-aware woman, Rudin showcases Turgenev's ability to create complex female characters, which have been recognized as a literary archetype.