02056cam a22003133u 4500 23151 UtSlPG 20260610133530.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PG Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 Luutnantti Jergunovin juttu Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-22 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Luutnantti Jergunovin juttu" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a short story likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around Lieutenant Jergunov, who recounts a poignant moment from his younger days, interspersed with reflections on beauty, personal connections, and the social dynamics of his time. The story sets the stage for themes of memory, romance, and the interaction between duty and desire. The opening portion introduces us to Lieutenant Jergunov as he shares a story that has become a staple of his conversations, despite the audience knowing it by heart. The narrative transports us to Nikolajev, a city by the Dnieper River, during Jergunov's youth when he was tasked with important civil duties. We learn of his character—his reserved nature, keen sense of duty, and unacknowledged longing for beauty, embodied in a chance encounter with a distressed young woman named Emilia. Through this encounter, the groundwork is laid for a deeper exploration of Jergunov's feelings and potential romantic experiences, setting an atmosphere rich in emotional complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Löfgren, Elisabeth, 1851-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23151 64203 64203