Knock, Knock, Knock and Other Stories

"Knock, Knock, Knock and Other Stories" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a selection of tales that explore destiny and the complex nature of people through intriguing stories, particularly focusing on Lieutenant Ilya Tyeglev. Tyeglev is shown to be a man who seems ordinary, but is marked by a sense of doom and a mix of dreams and sadness. We learn about Tyeglev through a narrator, who looks back on Tyeglev's life, sharing how others saw him and hinting at strong emotions hidden inside. As the narrator thinks about Tyeglev's relationships and hidden struggles, he reveals the sadness in Tyeglev's heart, leading to a mysterious night filled with eerie knocking that uncovers secrets about fate and love, creating a thoughtful and unsettling mood.