Publisher's Synopsis
Annouchka: A Tale is a novel written by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev in 1884. It tells the story of a young girl named Annouchka who lives in a small Russian village with her mother. Annouchka is a kind and compassionate girl who is loved by all those who know her.One day, a wealthy landowner named Kuzmitchov arrives in the village and takes an interest in Annouchka. He offers to take her away from her simple life and provide her with a luxurious lifestyle. Annouchka's mother agrees to the arrangement, hoping that her daughter will have a better life.Annouchka moves to Kuzmitchov's estate and is initially excited by the new opportunities and experiences that come with her new life. However, she soon realizes that Kuzmitchov is not the kind and generous man she thought he was. He is selfish and cruel, and Annouchka begins to feel trapped and unhappy.As the story unfolds, Annouchka must navigate her way through the challenges of her new life and find a way to escape Kuzmitchov's grasp. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of love, friendship, and freedom.Turgenev's Annouchka: A Tale is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social class, love, and personal freedom. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
