A Sportsman's Notebook

A Sportsman's Notebook

Ivan Turgenev

Overview

Ivan Turgenev’s first major literary work offers a vivid depiction of the 19th-century Russian landscape and the challenging lives of its inhabitants. Through a series of sketches, a hunter traverses the expansive steppes and forests, encountering a diverse range of individuals from peasants to landowners. The narratives capture the stark realities of feudal oppression and the resigned acceptance of the oppressed, set against the backdrop of Russia's formidable rural terrain.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in 19th-century Russian literature.
• Those who appreciate evocative descriptions of nature and society.
• Individuals interested in the social history of Russia.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 398
• Publisher: Random House, Inc.
• Series: Everyman's Library
• Translator: Charles and Natasha Hepburn
• ISBN: 9781857150544