A Sportsman's Sketches

Brief Overview

A Sportsman's Sketches by Ivan Turgenev is a collection of stories narrated by a hunter traveling through the Russian countryside. In each story, the author describes encounters with various people, their fates and characters, as well as the nature and daily life of the peasants. Through these tales, Turgenev conveys his reflections on life, social injustice, and serfdom. The book is noted for its deep psychological insight and realism, becoming a significant work in 19th-century Russian literature.