The story "Asya" was written by Turgenev in 1859. At this time, the writer was not just popular, he had a significant impact on the life of Russian society of that time.
This importance of the author is explained by the fact that he was able in ordinary events to notice the moral problems that arise in society. These problems can be seen in the story "Asya". A brief summary of it will show that the plot is chosen as the simplest. This story is a memory in which there are feelings and regrets about the past.
"Asya", Turgenev: a summary of 1-4 chapters
A certain young man N.N. broke out of his father’s house and went abroad. He did not want to extend his education there, he just wanted to see the world. A trip without a plan and purpose: he made acquaintances, watched people, and everything else was of little interest to him.
And in one of the German towns N.N. makes acquaintance with Gagin and his sister Asya. They invite him to their home. And after the very first evening, N.N. remains impressed by Asi’s romantic image.
Weeks have passed. N.N. was a regular guest with new friends. Asya has always been different, then she is a playful child, then a well-educated young lady, then a simple Russian girl.
But once Asya stopped “playing” her roles, she was upset with something and avoided N.N, who began to suspect that Gagin and Asya were not brother and sister at all. And Gagin's story partially confirmed these assumptions.
The fact is that Asya was the daughter of Gagin's father and their maid Tatyana. After the death of his father, he takes Asya to Petersburg, but on duty, he has to give her to a boarding school. Asya spends four years there, and now they travel together abroad.
From this story N.N. becomes easier on the soul. Returning to himself, he asks the carrier to let the boat down the river. Everything around, and the sky, and stars, and water, everything is alive for him and has his own soul.
The story "Asya": a summary of 5-9 chapters
When next time N.N. arriving at the Gagins' house, she finds Asya somewhat thoughtful. She says she thought a lot about her “bad” upbringing.
She does not know how to sew beautifully, does not play the piano, and those around her are undoubtedly bored. She is interested in what men in women value most, and N.N would be upset if she suddenly dies.
N.N. surprised by this question, and Asya demands that he always be frank with her. Gagin sees Asya’s dejection, offers to play a waltz, but today she is not in the mood to dance.
The story "Asya": a summary of 10-14 chapters
N.N. wanders aimlessly around the city. Suddenly, a boy hands him a note from Asi. She writes that she must see him. The meeting is scheduled near the chapel.
N.N. coming back home. At this time, Gagin comes and tells him that Asya is in love with him. Gagin wonders if N.N. is like his sister. He answers in the affirmative, but is not ready to marry now.
Gagin asks N.N to go on a date with his sister and honestly communicate with her. After the departure of Gagin N.N is tormented, he does not know what to do. But in the end, she decides that there is no way to marry a young girl with such a temper
The story "Asya": a summary of 15-19 chapters
Asya changed her place for a date, now it is the house of Frau Louise. Despite his decision, N.N. succumbs to Asi's charm, he kisses her, hugs her. Then he recalls Gagin and begins to reproach the girl for telling her brother everything that she had not allowed their feelings to develop.
Asya cries, falls to her knees, a young man tries to calm her down. The girl breaks out and quickly runs away from him. N.N. angry with himself, wandering through the fields, regrets that he lost such a beautiful girl.
At night, he goes to the Gagins and finds out that Asya did not return home. They go in search of her, diverge in different directions. N.N. reproaches himself, thinks that Asya did something with herself. The search yields no result, and it comes to the Gagins' house.
There he learns that Asya still returned. He wants to ask Gagin for Asya’s hands, but the time is later, and he puts off his proposal. On the way home, N.N. is looking forward to future happiness. He stops under a tree and listens to the nightingale singing.
Summary: "Asya" Turgenev chapters 20-22
In the morning, N.N. hurries to the Gagins' house. He is full of happiness, but sees that the windows are open, there is nobody, the Gagins have left. He is given a note from Asi. In it, she writes that she will never see him again. And if he had told her at least one word yesterday, she would certainly have stayed. But he said nothing, which means she had better leave.
N.N was looking for the Gagins for a long time, he went everywhere for them, but could not find them. And although he later thought that he would not be happy with such a wife anyway, he never again had such a feeling.