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Franklin Library leather edition of Ivan Turgenev's "First Love and Other Tales," a Limited edition, Translated by David Margarshack, Illustrated by Joseph Isom, a Limited Edition, one of the COLLECTED STORIES OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST WRITERS series, published in 1978. Bound in burgundy leather, the book has deep scarlet red silk end leaves, a satin book marker, hubbed spine, Smyth sewn binding, acid-free paper, gold gilding on three edges---in near FINE condition. Ivan Turgenev, who lived from 1818-1883, was born in Orel, Russia. Turgenev's works offer realistic, affectionate portrayals of the Russian peasantry and penetrating studies of the Russian intelligentsia who were attempting to move the country into a new age. This volume includes "First Love," "The Singers," and "Bezhin Meadow." "The Singers" introduces the reader to the Russian landscape and people with his description of the countryside and the owner of a "country pub" and his customers who will judge a spontaneous singing contest. Turgenev shows that throughout the social classes and castes in Russia, a love of strong drink and a passion for expressive singing. Other stories include: "Mumu," "Assya," "First Love," "Knock. . . Knock. . .Knock," "Living Relics," and "Clara Milich." 388 pages. Combined shipping is availalbe.
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