A Sportsman's Sketches

A Sportsman's Sketches is a collection of short stories written by the famous Russian author Ivan Turgenev. The book was first published in 1852 and is considered a classic of Russian literature. The stories in the book are set in rural Russia during the 19th century and focus on the lives of peasants, hunters, and other rural characters. The stories are written in a simple and straightforward style, yet they are powerful and moving. They deal with themes such as love, death, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Turgenev's writing is known for its realism and its ability to capture the essence of Russian life and culture. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the experiences of a young nobleman who goes on hunting trips in rural Russia. The second part of the book is a collection of stories that are not directly related to hunting but still deal with rural life and the struggles of the Russian people. Overall, A Sportsman's Sketches is a timeless classic that is still widely read and appreciated today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature or the lives of rural people in 19th century Russia.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.