First Love (Первая любовь)
by Ivan Turgenev
Russian • Public Domain • Free to stream
Quick Facts
AuthorIvan Turgenev
Published1860
GenreNovella
LanguageRussian + English
NarratorAI Voice
Public DomainYes — free forever
A sixteen-year-old falls for the fascinating young princess next door one summer. First Love (Первая любовь) was first published in 1860. Listen free in the original Russian, read by Svetlana. An English translation is also available on this page. No account required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is First Love free to listen to?
Yes, First Love is completely free to stream. No account, no subscription, and no ads required. It is in the public domain.
Who wrote First Love?
First Love (Первая любовь) was written by Ivan Turgenev.
Is First Love in the public domain?
Yes. Ivan Turgenev died in 1883, so First Love is in the public domain.
When was First Love written?
First Love was first published in 1860.
What language is First Love read in?
The main recording is the original Russian text, read by Svetlana. An English translation is also available on this page.