“What did I hope for, what did I expect, what rich future did I foresee, when the phantom of my first love, rising up for an instant, barely called forth one sigh, one mournful sentiment?”
Quote by Ivan Turgenev
Work
First Love and the Diary of a Superfluous Man
This book is a blend of romantic narrative and introspective diary entries, delving into the complexities of human emotions and the search for meaning in life. more
Author
Ivan Turgenev
A renowned Russian novelist, born on November 9, 1818, and died on September 3, 1883. His works deeply depicted the changes in Russian society, particularly focusing on the lives of peasants and nobility. His representative works include 'Notes of a Hunter' and 'Fathers and Sons'. more
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