Smoke is the story of European community roots and changes, reflected both in Russian politics and in the lives of two individuals who find philosophies diverging. It is an excellent story of change permeating into all levels of society.

是什么让拥有大好前途的俄国青年最终放弃学业，一无所有？是什么使李特维诺夫原本善良温柔的未婚妻也离他而去？屠格涅夫的长篇小说《烟》围绕男主人公，描述其在巴登的经历，讲述了动荡时期俄国青年与名流贵妇所发生的情感纠葛。