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The Shooting Party
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025982762
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 260
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Shooting Party is the only full-length novel written by the legendary Russian master of the short story and drama, Anton Chekhov. A compelling blend of psychological thriller and traditional murder mystery, the narrative unfolds within the decadent and decaying world of the Russian provincial aristocracy. The story centers on a hunting party at a rural estate, where simmering tensions, unrequited love, and intense jealousy culminate in a violent crime.
Narrated by a judicial investigator, the work delves deep into the darker recesses of the human soul, exploring themes of obsession, class conflict, and moral ambiguity. While the work features the plot-driven suspense of a detective story, it is underscored by Chekhov's signature sharp wit and keen social observation. It stands as a significant precursor to the modern psychological detective novel, challenging the reader to discern truth from deception within a complex web of social artifice and human frailty.
This work provides a fascinating glimpse into Chekhov's early literary development, showcasing his ability to craft suspenseful atmospheres and complex character studies. Readers of classic Russian literature and vintage crime fiction will find The Shooting Party to be a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of passion and its consequences.
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