The Hunting Season: A Russian Classic of Blood, Nature, and the Human Condition - Couverture souple

Artsybashev, Mikhail

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9791282653374

Editeur : Bruno Osimo, 2026

Synopsis

In the Russian countryside, life and death are never far apart.

It is a beautiful spring morning on a country estate in 19th-century Russia. The young landowner Vinogràdov and his pregnant wife Klàvdia Nikolàevna are hosting a group of friends for a weekend of hunting. The guests include two brothers—a gentle, thoughtful professor and his handsome, carefree student brother—and a writer who finds inspiration in everything he sees.

As the men venture into the fields with their rifles and dogs, the hunt becomes a visceral, bloody spectacle. Birds fall from the sky, and the grass is stained red. But back at the house, a different kind of life is unfolding: servants slaughter a lamb for dinner, kittens are drowned, and the pregnant mistress of the house reflects on the mysterious new life growing inside her.

Mikhail Artsybashev, one of the most powerful voices of Russian naturalism, weaves a story that contrasts the beauty of nature with the casual brutality of life. Through vivid, unflinching prose, he explores the thin line between humanity and animality, between life celebrated and life taken.

Why read The Hunting Season?

• A Russian Classic Rediscovered: Mikhail Artsybashev (1878–1927) was a major figure of Russian realism, famous for his bold, unflinching stories that shocked and captivated readers.

• Atmospheric and Visceral: The story immerses you in the sights, sounds, and smells of the Russian countryside, from the lush spring fields to the bloody aftermath of the hunt.

• Philosophical Depth: Beyond the hunting adventure, the story raises profound questions about human nature, violence, and the relationship between man and the natural world.

• A Masterpiece of Short Fiction: In just a few chapters, Artsybashev creates a complete world, with characters that feel alive and a story that lingers long after the final page.

• Beautiful New Translation: This edition features a fresh translation by Erika Terragni, edited by Bruno Osimo, bringing Artsybashev's work to life for a new generation of English-speaking readers.

"In every person there's a beast lurking."

Perfect for fans of: Anton Chekhov, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, classic Russian literature, literary short stories, and historical fiction.

Get your copy today and discover a forgotten gem of Russian literature.

"A powerful and unsettling portrait of man's relationship with nature and violence. Artsybashev writes with a precision that is both beautiful and brutal."
— Bruno Osimo, Editor

"The Hunting Season is a masterclass in atmospheric tension. The contrast between the serene countryside and the visceral violence of the hunt is haunting."
— Literary Review

During a weekend in the country, in a house inhabited by a former town dweller, a group of friends go hunting, This is a literary device to convince the reader that, as Tolstoy wanted, s/he shouldn't eat animals.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bruno Osimo
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9791282653374
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 89
• Éditeur: Osimo Bruno
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg