First published 2017
In the rugged Russian countryside, a nobleman's son embraces the thrill of the hunt. Turgenev's "Sportman's Sketches" takes readers on a vivid journey through the eyes of a young aristocrat as he tracks wild game and explores the natural world. But beneath the adrenaline-fueled expeditions lies a deeper meditation on class, morality, and the complex relationship between man and nature. As the protagonist navigates the dual pull of aristocratic privilege and outdoor adventure, he discovers profound truths about his own humanity.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: class-conflict, man-vs-nature
Setting: Russia
Period: 19th-century
362 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform