The story "Spring waters": a short summary (Turgenev IS) A short analysis of the work

In this article we will consider the story "Spring Waters" (short content). Turgenev, the author of this work, is known for his excellent ability to describe the relationships of people. The glory of the writer is due precisely to the fact that Ivan Sergeyevich noticed those feelings and emotions that are peculiar to all people, regardless of whether they lived in the XIX century or in the XXI.

About the book

"Veshnie Vody" is a story written in 1872. This period of Turgenev's work is characterized by writing works based on memories of the past. For example, "Unhappy", "Knocks", "Strange story", etc. Of all these stories, the work "Spring Waters" is considered the most successful. And the main character became an excellent addition to the gallery of the weak-willed characters of Turgenev.

The story was published in 1873.

"Spring waters": a summary

Turgenev describes his hero: he is 52 years old, he lived his life, as if floating on a flat, unruffled sea surface, but in the depths of her there were sorrows, poverty and madness. And all his life he was afraid that one of these underwater monsters would turn his boat one day, break the peace. His life, though rich, was completely empty and lonely.

Wanting to get distracted from these gloomy thoughts, he starts to sort through the old papers. Among the documents, Dmitri Pavlovich Sanin finds a small box, inside which a small cross is kept. This object lively reminds him of the past.

Ill child

Now the reader carries the story "The Spring Waters" in the summer of 1840. Summary, Turgenev, according to research, agrees with this idea, describes the chance that Sanin once missed, the chance to change his life.

During these years, Sanin was 22 years old, and he traveled through Europe, descending a small inheritance from a distant relative. On the way back to his homeland, he made a stop in Frankfurt. In the evening he was going to take a stagecoach to Berlin. The remaining time he decided to spend for a walk.

On a small street he noticed "Giovanni Roselli's Italian Confectionery" and entered it. As soon as he entered, a girl ran up to him and asked for help. It turned out that the younger brother of the girl, fourteen-year-old Emil, fainted. And in the house, except for the old servant Pantaleone, there was no one.

Sanin managed to bring the boy to consciousness. Dmitry noticed the amazing beauty of the girl. Then the doctor came into the room accompanied by a lady who turned out to be the mother of Emil and the girl. Mother was so happy to save her child, that she invited Sanin to dinner.

The evening at Roselli

Describes the first love of the work "Spring Waters". The story describes Dmitry's evening campaign as a guest, where he is greeted as a hero. Sanin learns the name of the mother of the family - Leonora Roselli. She, together with her husband Giovanni, left Italy 20 years ago and moved to Frankfurt to open a confectionery. Her daughter was called Gemma. And Pantaleone, their old servant, was once an opera singer. Also, the guest learns about Gemma's engagement with the manager of a large store, Karl Klueber.

However, Sanin was too carried away by fellowship, stayed on a visit and was late for his stagecoach. He had little money left, and he sent a letter to a Berlin friend asking for a loan. Waiting for an answer, Dmitry stayed in Frankfurt for a few days. The next day, Emin and Karl Klueber came to Sanin. Gemma's Gemini, a handsome and well-mannered young man, thanked Sanin for saving the boy and invited him to go with the Roselli family for a walk to Soden. On this Carl retired, and Emil stayed, soon became friends with Dmitry.

Another day Sanin spent with new friends, never taking his eyes off the beautiful Gemma.

Sanin

Turgenev's story tells of Sanin's youth. In those years he was a tall, stately and slender young man. His features were a little vague, he was a descendant of a noble family, and inherited his golden hair from his ancestors. He was full of health and youthful freshness. However, he was very soft.

A walk in Soden

The next day the Roselli family and Sanin went to the small town of Soden, which is half an hour from Frankfurt. Organized a walk Herr Klueber with the pedantry inherent in all Germans. Turgenev's story describes the life of middle-class Europeans. Dine Roselli went to the best tavern in Soden. But Gemma was bored with what was happening, and she wanted to dine on the common terrace, and not in a separate gazebo, which her fiancé ordered.

On the terrace, a company of officers dined. They were all heavily drunk, and one of them approached Gemma. He picked up a glass for her health and took the rose that lay next to the girl's plate.

It was an insult to Gemma. However, Kluber did not intercede for the bride, but quickly paid and took the girl to the hotel. Dmitry bravely approached the officer, called him impudent, took the rose and summoned the offender to a duel. Kluber pretended not to notice what had happened, but Emil admired this act.

Duel

The next day, without thinking about love, Sanin speaks with the second officer of von Dongof. Dmitry himself did not even have friends in Frankfurt, so he took Pantaleone's servant in seconds. They decided to shoot with twenty paces of pistols.

The rest of the day Dmitry spent with Gemma. Before leaving, the girl gave him the same rose that he took from the officer. At this moment Sanin realized that he had fallen in love.

At 10 o'clock a duel took place. Dongof fired into the air, thereby acknowledging that he was to blame. As a result, the duelists dispersed, shaking hands.

Gemma

The story begins about the love of Sanin and Gemma. Dmitry visits Frau Leone. It turns out that Gemma is going to break the grind, but only this marriage will help save the financial situation of her entire family. Mother of the girl asks Sanin to change that. But the persuasion did not bring results. On the contrary, he realized that Gemma also loved him. After mutual confessions Dmitry makes a proposal to the girl.

Frau Leon reconciled with the new bridegroom, making sure that he has a fortune. Sanin had an estate in the Tula province, which should be sold, and money to invest in a confectioner's shop. Suddenly, on the street, Sanin meets an old friend of Ippolit Polozov, who could buy his estate. But the friend says that his financial affairs are managed by his wife, an attractive but powerful woman.

Ms. Polozova

The work "Spring Waters" tells how Dmitry, having said goodbye to his fiancée, leaves for Wiesbaden, where Marya Polozova is treated with water. She turns out to be a very beautiful woman with beautiful blond hair and slightly vulgar features. Sanin interested her at first sight. It turned out that Polozov gave his wife complete freedom and did not go into her affairs. He was more worried about life in abundance and good food.

Spouses Polozov even made a bet on Sanin. Ippolit was sure that his friend was too fond of his bride, so he would not succumb to the charms of his wife. However, he lost, although his wife it was worth considerable work. Dmitry changed Gemma three days after his arrival to Polozov.

Confession

There are no ideal figures in the work "Spring Waters". Heroes appear ordinary people with their weaknesses and vices. Sanin was no exception, but on his return he immediately confessed to all of Gemma. Right after that he went on a trip with Polozova. He became a slave to this woman, and accompanied her until he was bored. And then she just threw it out of her life. The only thing left in memory of Gemma - the very cross that he found in the box. After years, he did not understand why he left the girl, because no one loved him so much and gently as her.

Attempt to return the past

The work "The Spring Waters" (short content) is coming to an end. Turgenev again returns to the aged Sanin. His hero, succumbing to rushing memories, rushes to Frankfurt. Dmitry Pavlovich wanders the streets in search of a confectionery, but can not even remember the street on which she was. In the address book he finds the name of Major von Dongof. He said that Gemma had married and moved to New York. He Sanin received the address of his beloved.

He wrote her a letter. Gemma sends the answer and thanks Sanin for the divorced engagement, as it allowed her to become happier. She has a wonderful family - a beloved husband and five children. She says that her mother and Pantaleone died, and her brother died in the war. In addition, she applies a photograph of her daughter to the letter, which is very similar to Gemma in her youth.

Sanin sends as a gift to Gemma's daughter a pomegranate cross. And later he himself is going to America.

"Spring waters": analysis

To begin the analysis of the work is best from the first poetic lines taken by Turgenev from the old romance. It is in them the main theme of the whole work is: "Funny years, happy days - like a spring water they rushed."

About Turgenev tells about his past dreams, lost opportunities and missed chances in his work. His hero, because of his softness, misses the only chance of happiness. And he is no longer able to correct his mistake, however much he aspires.