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Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich
1818
1883
Тургенев, Иван Сергеевич
Tourgueneff, Ivan
Turgénieff, Iván
Toergenev, Ivan
Turgenjeff, Iwan
Turgenev, I. S.
Turgenieff, Iwan
Delines, Michel
1851
1914
Delines, M. (Michel)
Ashkinazi, Mikhail Osipovich
Veshnie vody. French
Eaux printanières
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"Eaux printanières" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Sanine, a man grappling with ennui and existential contemplation after an evening spent in the stimulating company of intelligent people but ultimately feeling unfulfilled and weary. The novel appears to explore themes of disillusionment, nostalgia, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of "Eaux printanières" introduces us to Sanine, who returns to his room in the early hours feeling an intense sense of fatigue—both physical and emotional. He reflects on his life, weighed down by despair and an overwhelming sense of life's futility. As he rummages through old letters, he unexpectedly discovers a treasured garnet cross, stirring memories of the past. This leads to a recollection of a summer in 1840 when he visited Frankfurt and met a captivating young girl named Gemma, a moment that marks the beginning of a new chapter in his life. The opening sets a tone of introspection, hinting at the exploration of deep emotional connections and the contrasts between youthful vibrancy and the heaviness of adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
fr
First loves -- Fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Russian fiction -- Translations into French
PG
Text
FR Littérature
Category: Novels
Category: Russian Literature
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