Notes of a Hunter, a classic work of Russian literature, is a series of short stories and sketches united by the author's love of hunting, which, however, is really only a literary pretext for an analysis of the Russian spirit of the mid-nineteenth century, full of accurate observations and virulent satire.
During his travels through Russia, the author meets many original human types: peasants and eccentric landowners, doctors and bailiffs, neglected wives and affectionless mothers. As the author himself described it, "my works are about simple Russians, the strangest and most amazing people in the world."
Turgenev's empathetic understanding of otherness and alienation, characteristic of his later work, his emphasis on the uniqueness and uniqueness of every human being regardless of their status and background, and his mastery of dialogue combined with his accurate diagnosis of the cruelty and arrogance of the ruling classes make up the true artistry of these short works, which were already considered outstanding at the time of publication.
Publisher: Zysk i S-ka
Format: 215 x 145 mm, 312s.
Hardcover, cloth binding, in glossy wrapper, very good condition.
