| Author |
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 |
| Translator |
Bernstein, Herman, 1876-1935 |
| Title |
The Rendezvous
1907
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Rendezvous" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a short story that captures the emotional complexities of love and longing, written in the late 19th century. As a poignant tale centered on the fleeting nature of relationships, it delves into the themes of desire, hope, and the heartache of untimely separation. Turgenev’s narrative invites readers to explore the intimate yet tumultuous moments between characters, set against the backdrop of a beautifully rendered natural landscape. The story unfolds in an autumn birch grove where the narrator observes a young peasant girl named Akulina, who waits for Victor Alexandrich, a man of indifferent demeanor and a spoiled personality. Their encounter reveals a significant imbalance in their feelings; Akulina's deep affection for Victor contrasts sharply with his nonchalant attitude as he prepares to leave her behind. Despite her earnest pleas for a meaningful farewell, Victor's shallow and dismissive responses highlight the disparity in their emotional investments. Ultimately, Akulina's profound sadness, underscored by her tears and longing, leaves a lasting impression on the narrator, capturing the essence of heartbreak and the bittersweet nature of love in life's transient moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23056 |
| Release Date |
Oct 17, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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