First love, and other stories

"First Love and Other Stories" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a collection of stories featuring "First Love", which centers on Vladimir Petrovich, a young man who is in the throes of young love, specifically towards Princess Zinaida Zasyekin. Set in mid-19th century Russia the tale starts during a summer in Moscow where the sixteen-year-old Vladímir is captivated by the charming Princess Zinaída, becoming immediately smitten like other young men in her circle. The story shows the pure parts of young love and the hard parts of romantic relationships, especially that first love, highlighting the mix of joy and pain that comes with it during this important time of his life.