First Love

In his poignant novella "First Love," Ivan Turgenev masterfully explores the complexities of youthful infatuation and the bittersweet nature of first experiences. Set in 19th-century Russia, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of a sensitive adolescent, Vladimir, who becomes enamored with a beautiful but enigmatic older woman, Zinaida. Turgenev’s writing is imbued with lyrical prose and rich im...