The Torrents of Spring
Westport, Connecticut: The Limited Editions Club, 1976. First Edition. Limited Edition of 1,600 numbered copies, of which this is number 1,063. Signed by the illustrator Lajos Szalay on the limitation page. Octavo, publisher's original blind stamped and gilt lettered quarter green leather over marbled boards. Publisher's original green slipcase. The Torrents of Spring is a novella by Russian author Ivan Turgenev, first published in 1872. Subtitled A Romantic Tale, the story reflects themes of youthful passion, disillusionment, and the fleeting nature of love. Set in Germany and Italy, it follows the emotional journey of Dmitry Sanin, a young Russian nobleman who falls deeply in love with a beautiful shopkeeper named Gemma during a chance stop in Frankfurt. As the narrative unfolds, Sanin becomes torn between his idealistic love and the seductive allure of another, ultimately confronting the cost of indecision and lost opportunity. Drawing on autobiographical elements from Turgenev’s own life, the novella combines lyrical prose with psychological depth, offering a poignant meditation on memory, regret, and the choices that shape a lifetime. Minimal rubbing and wear, else in very good + condition. Item #106
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