A Sportsman's Sketches V1 (1895)

""A Sportsman's Sketches"" is a collection of short stories written by the Russian author Ivan Turgenev and first published in 1852. The book consists of 25 stories that explore the lives of Russian peasants and their relationship with nature. The stories are set in the countryside and feature hunting and fishing as central themes.The first volume of the book, published in 1895, contains the first 12 stories of the collection. Each story is a vivid portrayal of the characters and their daily lives, with a focus on their struggles and hardships. Turgenev's writing is known for its realism and attention to detail, and this book is no exception.The stories also explore themes such as love, loss, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. Turgenev's portrayal of the Russian peasantry is sympathetic and nuanced, and the book is considered a masterpiece of Russian literature.Overall, ""A Sportsman's Sketches"" is a beautifully written and insightful collection of stories that provides a window into the lives of Russian peasants in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature or the history of rural Russia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.