1916. Turgenieff (Turgenev), novelist, poet, and playwright, known for his detailed descriptions about everyday live in Russia in the 19th century, he portrayed realistically the peasantry and the rising intelligentsia in its attempt to move the country into a new age. A Nobleman's Nest is one of Turgenieff's writings that depict the type of Russian girl who dreams of clear ideal love. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.