“That is what poetry can do. It speaks to us of what does not exist, which is not only better than what exists, but even more like the truth.”
Book:First love
Quote by Ivan Turgenev
Work
First love
This novel delves into the tender and tumultuous nature of first love, capturing the raw emotions and transformative experiences that come with it. 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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