Eaux printanières by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Author Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Translator Delines, Michel, 1851-1914
Uniform Title Veshnie vody. French
Title Eaux printanières
Credits Produced by Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
Summary "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.)
Language French
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject First loves -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Russian fiction -- Translations into French
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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