by Ivan Tourgueniev · J'ai lu · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782290118665
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In 1833, Vladimir Petrovich, a languid and nonchalant teenager, is preparing for his university entrance exams when he catches sight of Zinaida, the daughter of a penniless princess. Instantly captivated by her beauty, Vladimir begins to watch her from the fence separating their homes, soon finding himself caught in a whirlwind of complex emotions. This semi-autobiographical story captures Turgenev's signature melancholic romanticism, exploring the transition to adulthood and the torments of a first, unrequited love.
Set in the fading aristocracy of 19th-century Russia, the story depicts a boy's growth of knowledge and mastery over his own heart as he awakens to the complex nature of adult love. Through elegant prose, Turgenev explores how passions collide and fade, offering a timeless reflection on the loss of innocence and the discovery of human complexity.
