First Love

First Love is a novella written by Russian novelist Turgenev. An older Vladimir recalls the dilemma of his youth, when at the age of sixteen he falls in love with Princess Zinaida; an enchanting girl five years senior to him. Vladimir's obsession entraps him in an intense emotional whirlwind of devotion, jealousy, anger and despair. A refreshing retreat into a time when love was not a clich!