Peter Carson · 2009
Peter Carson's Penguin translation drew raves — 'probably the best' for getting an English reader close to Turgenev, per the TLS. Graceful and faithful, with a fine introduction. This is where I'd start.
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Michael R. Katz · 1994
Michael Katz's Norton Critical Edition pairs a solid translation with Isaiah Berlin's famous lecture and a wealth of criticism. The one for study, or a book club that wants the context.
Constance Garnett · 1917
Constance Garnett's translation is public domain and free — and many still consider it her masterpiece, beautifully attuned to Turgenev. Free and complete; a genuinely good first read, not just a fallback.
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