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Explore the profound depths of humanity with 'Sketches from a Hunter's Album' by Ivan Turgenev, a literary masterpiece that combines rich storytelling with stunning observations. This brand new edition, published by Penguin UK, features a trade paperback format, making it perfect for both collectors and casual readers. ISBN: 9780140445220. In this pivotal work, Turgenev illustrates his passion for hunting while weaving together compelling narratives of Russian society. The twenty-five sketches in this collection provide an intimate glimpse into the lives of diverse characters—from hardworking peasants to affluent landowners. With each page, readers will uncover themes of love, tragedy, and resilience, setting the stage for Turgenev's later renowned novels like 'First Love' and 'Fathers and Sons.' Considered subversive at the time, his sharp critique of societal norms and the ruling class catalyzed significant discussions that even influenced Tsar Alexander II to consider the abolition of serfdom. Delve into this evocative portrayal of 19th-century Russia and learn about the personal struggles of neglected wives, bereaved mothers, and the everyday challenges that define the human experience. With 416 pages of captivating insights, this book is a must-have for literature enthusiasts and anyone interested in Russian history. Order now and receive fast delivery straight to your doorstep, making this outstanding work of literature accessible for your reading pleasure.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140445220
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1990
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 416
Description:
Turgenev's first major prose work is a series of twenty-five Sketches- the observations and anecdotes of the author during his travels through Russia satisfying his passion for hunting. His album is filled with moving insights into the lives of those he encounters - peasants and landowners, doctors and bailiffs, neglected wives and bereft mothers - each providing a glimpse of love, tragedy, courage and loss, and anticipating Turgenev's great later works such as First Love and Fathers and Sons. His depiction of the cruelty and arrogance of the ruling classes was considered subversive and led to his arrest and confinement to his estate, but these sketches opened the minds of contemporary readers to the plight of the peasantry and were even said to have led Tsar Alexander II to abolish serfdom.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140445220
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1990
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 416
Description:
Turgenev's first major prose work is a series of twenty-five Sketches- the observations and anecdotes of the author during his travels through Russia satisfying his passion for hunting. His album is filled with moving insights into the lives of those he encounters - peasants and landowners, doctors and bailiffs, neglected wives and bereft mothers - each providing a glimpse of love, tragedy, courage and loss, and anticipating Turgenev's great later works such as First Love and Fathers and Sons. His depiction of the cruelty and arrogance of the ruling classes was considered subversive and led to his arrest and confinement to his estate, but these sketches opened the minds of contemporary readers to the plight of the peasantry and were even said to have led Tsar Alexander II to abolish serfdom.