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Les Eaux tranquilles

Les Eaux tranquilles

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ClassicsLiterary Fiction
Pages
128
Published
1854
Language
French

Synopsis

In the Russian countryside during a languid summer, Vladimir Serguéïtch Astakhov arrives to manage his estate. He finds himself caught between two women: one reserved and the other bold. His indecision leads to missed opportunities, marking the end of a carefree era for him.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicReflectiveNostalgicEmotional

Genres

Classics Literary Fiction Romance

About the author

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Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (Russian: Ива́н Серге́евич Турге́нев) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature in the West. His first major publication, a short story collection titled A Sportsman's Sketches (1852), was a milestone of Russian realism. His novel Fathers and Sons (1862) is regarded as one of the major works of 19th-century fiction.

Characters

Vladimir Serguéïtch AstakhovProtagonist
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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the original Russian title of this work?

    The original Russian title of this novella is Zatishye, which translates to a state of calm or a lull [1.1.1].

  • Where was this story first published?

    It first appeared in the Russian literary journal The Contemporary in 1854.

  • Is this part of a larger collection of the author's work?

    This text is frequently included in comprehensive editions of the author's novels and short stories, such as the Gallimard Pléiade collection.

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