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Episode 3
Episode 3 of 5
Turgenev’s story of the heady highs and desperate lows of young love. Vladimir learns that Zinaida herself is in love. But who is the object of her passion? Read by Alex Waldmann.
Ivan Turgenev’s masterpiece “First Love” tells the story of a young man who, over the course of one enchanted summer, falls hopelessly for his beautiful neighbour, only to find himself desperately entangled in illicit passion and betrayal.
Vladimir discovers that Zinaïda herself is in love. But who is the object of her passion?
Read by Alex Waldmann
Abridged and produced by Robin Brooks
Last on
Wed 20 May 202012:06
BBC Radio 4
Broadcast
- Wed 20 May 202012:06BBC Radio 4
