Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (1818–1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, and playwright, whose work is quintessential to the Russian Realist movement. His literary legacy includes a rich tapestry of novels, short stories, and plays that delve into the poignant human experiences of love, pain, and the quest for liberty. One of his most reputable works, 'First Love, and Other Stories', exemp...