Annouchka: A Tale by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
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"Annouchka: A Tale" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a young man who, at 25, is reflecting on his past experiences while traveling through Germany, where he becomes entangled with a spirited girl named Annouchka and her brother Gaguine. The book explores themes of youth, love, and the complexities of social class, as well as the bittersweet nature of relationships. The opening
of the tale introduces the protagonist, a young man seeking solitude after a heartbreak, who finds himself in a quaint German town, enchanted by its charm and the people around him. Through his interactions with Gaguine and the lively Annouchka, the initial bonds of friendship form amidst their lighthearted explorations. As the narrative unfolds, hints of deeper emotional currents between the characters emerge, setting the stage for conflict and the intricacies of love and identity. Their encounters reveal not just the playful nature of youth but also the weight of societal expectations and personal histories that threaten to complicate their relationships. The stage is set for a rich exploration of longing, joy, and the very real challenges posed by love and cultural constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Abbott, Franklin Pierce, 1852-1923 |
| Title | Annouchka: A Tale |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Mebyon, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39427 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39427-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2012 |
| Last Update | Apr 22, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 531 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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