Publisher's Synopsis
""Spring Freshets and Other Stories; Smoke: The Works of Ivan Turgenev"" is a collection of short stories by the renowned Russian author Ivan Turgenev. The book includes two of his most famous works, ""Spring Freshets"" and ""Smoke."" ""Spring Freshets"" tells the story of a young girl named Liza who falls in love with a man from a higher social class, while ""Smoke"" is a satirical novel that critiques the Russian aristocracy and their decadent lifestyle. In addition to these two works, the book also includes several other short stories that showcase Turgenev's skill as a writer. The stories cover a range of themes, from love and loss to social and political issues. Turgenev's writing is known for its realism and psychological depth, and this collection is no exception. Overall, ""Spring Freshets and Other Stories; Smoke: The Works of Ivan Turgenev"" is a must-read for fans of Russian literature and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.