--- product_id: 11041960 title: "First Love and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics)" price: "86.75 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/11041960-first-love-and-other-stories-oxford-worlds-classics store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # First Love and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics) **Price:** 86.75 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** First Love and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics) - **How much does it cost?** 86.75 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/11041960-first-love-and-other-stories-oxford-worlds-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: First Love and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics): 9780199540402: Turgenev, Ivan, Freeborn, Richard: Books Review: Informative and Entertaining - I knew nothing of James Strang, the self-proclaimed leader of his own Mormon sect,nor that he established a kingdom on Beaver Island in the state of Michigan. His kingdom was the Kingdom of God, of which he was King and although he acknowledged U.S. government control of the island, in effect, Mormons had authority over any who chose not to be a part of his church. Strang successfully defended himself from charges of trespassing on government land, even treason and in doing so gathered enough support to win a seat in the Michigan State Legislature in 1853 where he became an effective and respected political representative. Although his sect established monogamy as its practice initially, he later endorsed polygamy, and in doing so, lost many of his followers who had interest in reforming the church in Utah. This story is especially relevant today when we learn ways in which the Federal Government insinuated itself in the demise of his kingdom and allowed his assassins to go unpunished. Government authority and the practices of religion continue to be in conflict today. My trip to three western states this past Fall introduced me to the remarkable achievements of the Mormons, and this book informed me of the historical connection my own state has with Mormons. The author, John J. Miller has made real people and real events more exciting than most fiction. I loved this book! I urge you to read it. Review: Relevant and Powerful Still - I feel that once in a while I have to go back to classic literature---just to remind myself what used to be considered more than good. To renew perspective. That's the situation here. The short story "Mumu" is powerful and charming simultaneously. I'm not sure if this is "the first" dog story in modern literature, but it does set the bar for us today. The dog and her owner are prototypes. Mumu is charming and devoted. Her peasant owner rivals her for devotion. "King Lear of the Steppes" is powerful, intricate. Turgenev paints this character as unlikeable and likeable in the same paragraph, maybe sentence . We see that he is the tormentor, but tormented and desperately needy. A couple of notes: Turgenev has a great sense of humor; his depictions of peasant life in the mid to late 1800s remind us how far we've come since then; his characterizations of peasants and peasant life are detailed and masterful. And, with his descriptions of Russian woods, you will feel that you are there. When you grow tempoarily tired of the literature of our day, read this. Short story writers today have learned from him. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #134,436 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #72 in Russian & Soviet Literature (Books) #3,510 in Classic Literature & Fiction #7,207 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (157) | | Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.6 x 5 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0199540403 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0199540402 | | Item Weight | 7.5 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | August 1, 2008 | | Publisher | Oxford University Press | ## Images ![First Love and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cRaxQxmjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative and Entertaining *by A***R on February 25, 2016* I knew nothing of James Strang, the self-proclaimed leader of his own Mormon sect,nor that he established a kingdom on Beaver Island in the state of Michigan. His kingdom was the Kingdom of God, of which he was King and although he acknowledged U.S. government control of the island, in effect, Mormons had authority over any who chose not to be a part of his church. Strang successfully defended himself from charges of trespassing on government land, even treason and in doing so gathered enough support to win a seat in the Michigan State Legislature in 1853 where he became an effective and respected political representative. Although his sect established monogamy as its practice initially, he later endorsed polygamy, and in doing so, lost many of his followers who had interest in reforming the church in Utah. This story is especially relevant today when we learn ways in which the Federal Government insinuated itself in the demise of his kingdom and allowed his assassins to go unpunished. Government authority and the practices of religion continue to be in conflict today. My trip to three western states this past Fall introduced me to the remarkable achievements of the Mormons, and this book informed me of the historical connection my own state has with Mormons. The author, John J. Miller has made real people and real events more exciting than most fiction. I loved this book! I urge you to read it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Relevant and Powerful Still *by J***S on February 23, 2013* I feel that once in a while I have to go back to classic literature---just to remind myself what used to be considered more than good. To renew perspective. That's the situation here. The short story "Mumu" is powerful and charming simultaneously. I'm not sure if this is "the first" dog story in modern literature, but it does set the bar for us today. The dog and her owner are prototypes. Mumu is charming and devoted. Her peasant owner rivals her for devotion. "King Lear of the Steppes" is powerful, intricate. Turgenev paints this character as unlikeable and likeable in the same paragraph, maybe sentence . We see that he is the tormentor, but tormented and desperately needy. A couple of notes: Turgenev has a great sense of humor; his depictions of peasant life in the mid to late 1800s remind us how far we've come since then; his characterizations of peasants and peasant life are detailed and masterful. And, with his descriptions of Russian woods, you will feel that you are there. When you grow tempoarily tired of the literature of our day, read this. Short story writers today have learned from him. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insightful *by V***S on July 17, 2023* Gives one a look of romantic and economicly necessary love from historical and other perspectives. 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