Set in 19th century Russia, Virgin Soil is a timeless story of political intrigue, romance, and social commentary. It tells the story of a group of young radicals who seek to overthrow the established order and create a new society, and the obstacles they face along the way. Written by Ivan Turgenev, one of the greatest Russian writers of all time, this masterpiece has been expertly translated into English by A.W. Dilke. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.