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The Shooting Party

By Anton Chekhov
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The Shooting Party by Anton Chekhov is a classic Russian novel that weaves a tale of passion, deception, and human folly. Set in the countryside, an impending hunting expedition becomes the backdrop for a tangled web of romantic entanglements and social intrigue. As relationships unravel and tensions rise, the narrative delves into the complexities of human nature and the inevitable consequences of one's actions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by a blend of mystery and social intrigue set in rural Russia, featuring a tapestry of vividly drawn characters and twists. Its narrative expertly weaves together themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate a rich, character-driven story within a historical setting.

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The Shooting Party

Olga, the pretty young daughter of a drunken forester on a country estate, and her fateful relationships with the men in her life. Adored by Urbenin, the estate manager, whom she marries to escape the poverty of her home, she is also desired by the dissolute Count Karneyev and by Zinovyev, a magistrate, who knows the secret misery of her marriage.

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When a young woman dies during a shooting party at the country estate of a dissolute count, a magistrate is called upon to investigate. The mystery deepens and suspicion falls more widely as it emerges that the dead woman was at the centre of a tangled web of relationships: with her elderly husband, with the lecherous count, and with the magistrate himself...

The Shooting Party is a gripping tale that unravels the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of interpersonal connections, set against the backdrop of societal norms and expectations of the time.

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The Shooting Party by Anton Chekhov is hailed for its intricate narrative structure and psychological depth. Readers often praise the novel's exploration of human folly and passion, set against a backdrop of Russian aristocracy. Critics appreciate Chekhov's ability to weave a suspenseful tale with a profound examination of character motives, offering insights into human nature and morality.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140448986

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 June 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by John Sutherland
  • Translated by Ronald Wilks
  • Edited by Ronald Wilks
  • Introduction by John Sutherland

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 182g

Pages: 240

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Anton Chekhov Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian physician and writer of short stories and plays, including the masterpieces- 'Uncle Vanya', 'The Seagull', and 'The Cherry Orchard'. Ronald Wilks has translated many Russian works of literature including, for Penguin, those of Gorky, Sologub, Tolstoy, and Pushkin. He is the translator of our three volumes of Chekhov's short stories. John Sutherland teaches English at University College London and at Caltech. He is the author of several volumes of literary puzzles, including Was Heathcliffe a Murderer? His Life of Stephen Spender will be published in May 2004.

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