--- product_id: 74495530 title: "First Love and Other Stories" price: "C$2058" currency: NIO in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/74495530-first-love-and-other-stories store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # 6 classic stories masterful psychological insight 100+ years of literary legacy First Love and Other Stories **Price:** C$2058 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the timeless allure of love and intrigue—don’t miss the stories that shaped literary history! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** First Love and Other Stories - **How much does it cost?** C$2058 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/74495530-first-love-and-other-stories) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timeless Literary Gems:** Six of Turgenev’s most celebrated long short stories, blending love, revenge, and social critique. - • **Emotional Depth & Nuance:** Rich characterizations that linger—experience the haunting complexity of Asya and Zinaida. - • **Expertly Curated Edition:** Oxford World's Classics ensures authoritative text with scholarly introductions and detailed notes. - • **Cultural & Historical Insight:** Explore the Russian steppes and serfdom through elegant, psychologically sharp storytelling. - • **Perfect for Thoughtful Readers:** A must-have for professionals craving literary sophistication and emotional resonance. ## Overview First Love and Other Stories is a distinguished collection of six long short stories by Ivan Turgenev, showcasing his mastery of psychological observation and black comedy. Published by Oxford World's Classics, this edition offers authoritative texts with expert introductions and notes, making it an essential read for those seeking profound emotional narratives and cultural insight into 19th-century Russia. ## Description This collection brings together six of Turgenev's best-known `long' short stories, in which he turns his skills of psychological observation and black comedy to subjects as diverse as the tyranny of serfdom, love, and revenge on the Russian steppes. These stories all display the elegance and clarity of Turgenev's finest writing. Richard Freeborn was until recently Professor of Russian at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, London. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Review: Beautiful, simple stories - These six stories are an obvious influence on the likes of Chekhov or Katherine Mansfield. They describe small moments that, nevertheless, have something epic in their emotional scale. It is the characterisation that makes them something really special. From the flawed, superfluous man of the first story, to the small cruelties of the old mistress in 'Mumu.' It is the two love stories 'Asya' and 'First Love' that are the most beautifully written. The two very different women at the centre of these stories are haunting and fascinating. The childlike, impetuous Asya, and the vain, complex Zinaida, linger in the mind long after the stories are over - much as they linger in the minds of the narrators. Turgenev is an evocative writer and he creates something nostalgic and, at times, romantic about the places and the people he describes. These are not plot-driven stories and some of them are long by modern standards, but they are written with real and rare skill. Review: Five Stars - Loved this book. Couldn't wait to read another. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #134,436 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #72 in Russian & Soviet Literature (Books) #3,510 in Classic Literature & Fiction #7,207 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (157) | | Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.6 x 5 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0199540403 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0199540402 | | Item Weight | 7.5 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | August 1, 2008 | | Publisher | Oxford University Press | ## Images ![First Love and Other Stories - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cRaxQxmjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, simple stories *by R***F on 10 October 2017* These six stories are an obvious influence on the likes of Chekhov or Katherine Mansfield. They describe small moments that, nevertheless, have something epic in their emotional scale. It is the characterisation that makes them something really special. From the flawed, superfluous man of the first story, to the small cruelties of the old mistress in 'Mumu.' It is the two love stories 'Asya' and 'First Love' that are the most beautifully written. The two very different women at the centre of these stories are haunting and fascinating. The childlike, impetuous Asya, and the vain, complex Zinaida, linger in the mind long after the stories are over - much as they linger in the minds of the narrators. Turgenev is an evocative writer and he creates something nostalgic and, at times, romantic about the places and the people he describes. These are not plot-driven stories and some of them are long by modern standards, but they are written with real and rare skill. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by C***L on 17 August 2018* Loved this book. Couldn't wait to read another. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by J***E on 7 April 2016* Excellent ## Frequently Bought Together - First Love and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics) - Fathers and Sons (Oxford World's Classics) - Sketches from a Hunter's Album: The Complete Edition (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ni/products/74495530-first-love-and-other-stories](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/74495530-first-love-and-other-stories) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-07-23*