The Story of Love

Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

4.1

Word count: 297K words
Chapters: 30

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Lemmentarina by Ivan Sergeevich TurgenevAuthor: Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883,Language: Finnish, Class: PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature, Release Date: Oct 6, 2016

Editor's review

This is a Finnish translation of Turgenev's Lemmentarina, a public-domain eBook. The metadata gives only the author, language, and category, with no plot summary, so no details of the story should be invented. From what can be confirmed, it is useful as a text for understanding how Turgenev was received in the Finnish-speaking world, and as supplementary material for readers studying translation history, the reception of Slavic literature, or Finnish-language literature. For Chinese readers its main value is not as a substitute for a Chinese translation but as a sample of cross-language reading: how the same author appears in different languages, and what lexical choices and stylistic rhythms are worth comparing. Readers should first learn about Turgenev's work as a whole before entering the text, so as not to lose their bearings for lack of a plot summary. For casual reading, a Chinese or English translation is preferable.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Finnish-speaking readers or translation-history researchers studying the translation and reception of Turgenev's works
Learners with Finnish reading ability who want to broaden their reading of Slavic literature in translation
Literature students who need public-domain foreign-language texts for edition or language comparison

Not a good fit for

General literature lovers who read only Chinese and want to enjoy Turgenev's works easily
Beginners who expect a Chinese introduction, detailed notes, or a plot summary
Researchers who need a modern critical edition or full scholarly apparatus

Reading tips

First confirm that you have a foundation in reading Finnish before deciding to enter the text directly.
Read alongside a Chinese or English translation of Turgenev's work to observe differences in word choice and sentence structure.
Before reading, look up the author's background and the period of the work to make up for the missing plot summary in the metadata.
If reading for research, note distinctive vocabulary and expressions in the translation for later edition comparison.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese?

No. The metadata states that the book is in Finnish; it is a Finnish translation of a work by Turgenev. Chinese readers who do not know Finnish will face considerable difficulty, so a Chinese or English translation is recommended first.

Why is there no plot summary in the metadata?

This entry comes from a public-domain eBook catalog; the description mainly states the source, author, language, and classification and provides no plot summary. The story therefore cannot be reliably retold from it, and readers need to consult other sources about the work.

Is this book suitable for learning Finnish?

It can serve as supplementary reading, but as a literary translation its sentence patterns and vocabulary may not suit beginners. It is best attempted after gaining some foundation in Finnish, with a dictionary or a parallel translation at hand.

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About the author

Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 Author

Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich (1818–1883), was a nineteenth-century Russian novelist. Because the available records are limited, his early life and education cannot be described in detail here. What can be confirmed is his achievement as the author of several widely influential works; this collection holds thirty-five of his books, including Fathers and Sons (also known as Fathers and Children), the second volume of A Sportsman's Sketches, and the novels On the Eve, Rudin, and Asya. His writing is noted for delicate psychological portrayal and a restrained, concise style, and for showing social change through the interplay of personal feeling and social reality, with characters often caught between ideal and actuality. These works hold an important place in Russian literature and the European novel tradition, and retain lasting value for readers seeking to understand nineteenth-century Russian society and the spiritual character of its educated classes.