A Sportsman's Sketches

A Sportsman's Sketches is a collection of short stories written by Ivan Turgenev, originally published in 1852. The stories are set in rural Russia and revolve around the experiences of a young hunter and his interactions with the local peasants. Through his observations and conversations with the peasants, the hunter begins to understand the harsh realities of peasant life and the injustices they face. The stories are a mix of humor, tragedy, and social commentary, and are considered one of Turgenev's most important works. The book is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Russian literature and has been translated into numerous languages. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature, social issues, and the human condition.On such days all the colours are softened, bright but not glaring; everything is suffused with a kind of touching tenderness. On such days the heat is sometimes very great; often it is even 'steaming' on the slopes of the fields, but a wind dispels this growing sultriness, and whirling eddies of dust--sure sign of settled, fine weather--move along the roads and across the fields in high white columns. In the pure dry air there is a scent of wormwood, rye in blossom, and buckwheat; even an hour before nightfall there is no moisture in the air. It is for such weather that the farmer longs, for harvesting his wheat.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.