A Sportsman's Sketches, Volume 2 Works of Ivan Turgenev, Volume 2

"A Sportsman's Sketches, Volume 2" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a collection of stories painting a picture of 19th-century Russian country life through memorable characters and observant storytelling. The stories look at how people connect with nature and each other, particularly the relationships between the wealthy landowners and the working peasants, but also how society was changing at the time. One story begins with a sweet widow named Tatyana Borissovna, whose generous heart makes her home a safe haven for visitors. Readers learn about her daily life on a small estate, her affection for her hardworking nephew Andryusha and her backing of his budding art career, and the funny people who keep her company. The story shows hints of tension and change as Andryusha returns home from the city changed.