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"It evoked almost unprecedented discussions, like those at the time of Turgenev's Fathers and Sons. Some praised the novel far more than it deserved, others complained bitterly that it was a...
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Boele's well-researched introduction goes far in explaining the novel's significance within its cultural context including Free Love Societies. He also suggests that Sanin should be interpreted as a modern addition to the line of strong individuals represented by Pechorin and Bazarov. Within this framework the novel takes on a broader significance than just that of pornography or outrageous literature.
--Frederick H. White, Memorial University of Newfoundland "Slavic and East European Journal"