Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev / Sidney Jerrold
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'First Love' by Ivan Turgenev is a poignant and timeless novella exploring the tumultuous emotions of youth and the bittersweet awakening to love and loss. Narrated from the perspective of the young Vladimir Petrovich, the story recounts his infatuation with the beautiful and enigmatic Zinaida, a woman several years his senior. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, the narrative unfolds with subtle psychological insight, revealing the complexities of human relationships and the painful realities of unrequited affection. As Vladimir navigates the delicate dance of courtship and rivalry, he uncovers hidden truths about Zinaida and the other men who vie for her attention. Turgenev masterfully captures the intensity of first love, the ache of jealousy, and the disillusionment that comes with maturity. This classic work of Russian literature, translated by Sidney Jerrold, continues to resonate with readers for its lyrical prose and profound exploration of the human heart.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.