Ivan Turgenev – First Love 2012 Turkish Book Turkey

Ivan Turgenev – First Love (İlk Aşk) – Altın Post Yayınları Edition (2012)

Description:

This is the 2012 Turkish edition of First Love (İlk Aşk), published by Altın Post Yayınları. Written by Ivan Turgenev, the novella was first published in 1860 and is considered one of the most delicate and psychologically insightful love stories in Russian literature.

The story is narrated by Vladimir Petrovich, who recalls his first intense experience of love as a teenager. He becomes deeply infatuated with Zinaida, a charismatic and unpredictable young woman who attracts the attention of several admirers. As Vladimir observes her relationships and emotional complexity, he experiences jealousy, admiration, and heartbreak, ultimately leading to a painful but formative awakening about love and maturity. The novella explores the emotional intensity of first love and the transition from innocence to adulthood.

Ivan Turgenev is one of the most important figures of Russian realism, known for his refined literary style and sensitive portrayal of human relationships. His works often focus on emotional depth, social change, and the psychological development of his characters.

This Altın Post Yayınları edition presents a Turkish translation of Turgenev’s classic novella, making it accessible to modern readers. As one of his most celebrated short works, it holds strong literary and emotional significance.

Key Features:

• Title: First Love (İlk Aşk)

• Author: Ivan Turgenev

• Publisher: Altın Post Yayınları

• PublicationYear: 2012

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: Novella; Psychological fiction; Romantic literature

• Main Characters: Vladimir Petrovich; Zinaida

• Themes: First love; Coming of age; Jealousy; Memory; Emotional awakening

• Literary Significance: One of Turgenev’s most famous novellas