First published in Russia in 1863, 'The Fishermen' is a classic novel of rural life and tragedy. Set in a small village on the Volga river, the novel tells the story of a peasant family caught in a cycle of poverty, violence and despair. With its vivid descriptions of rural landscapes and complex psychological portraits, this novel offers a powerful critique of the social order of the time.

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