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| anton chekhov short stories: Anton Chekhov's Short Stories Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, Ralph E. Matlaw, 1979 The thirty-four stories in this volume span Chekhov s creative career. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Fifty-two Stories, 1883-1898 Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 2020 From the celebrated, award-winning translators of Anna Karenina and War and Peace a lavish, masterfully rendered volume of stories by one of the most influential short fiction writers of all time. Chekhov's genius left an indelible impact on every literary form in which he wrote, but none more so than short fiction. Now, renowned translators and longtime house authors Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky give us their peerless renderings of fifty-two Chekhov stories--a full deck These stories, which span the full arc of his career, reveal the extraordinary variety and unexpectedness of his work, from the farcically comic to the darkly complex, showing that there is no one type of Chekhov story. They are populated by a remarkable range of characters who come from all parts of Russia, all walks of life, and who, taken together, have democratized the short story. Included here are a number of never-before-translated stories, including Reading and An Educated Blockhead. Here is a collection that promises profound delight. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Best Short Stories of Anton Chekov -, 2016-06-04 Considered by many as the greatest short story writer the world has seen, Anton Chekhov changed the genre itself with his spare, impressionistic depictions of Russian life and the human condition. From characteristically brief, evocative early pieces such as The Huntsman and his masterpiece A Bet to his best-known stories such as The Lady with the Little Toy Dog and The Requiem, this collection of Chekhov’s remarkable short fiction possesses the unmatched power of art to awe and change the reader. This endlessly pleasing edition, expertly translated, is especially faithful to the meaning of Chekhov’s prose and the unique rhythms of his writing, giving readers an authentic sense of his style and a true understanding of his greatness. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Anton Chekhov Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 1999 This volume presents forty-two of Chekhov's later short stories, written between 1888 and 1903, in acclaimed translations by Constance Garnett and chosen by Shelby Foote. Among the most outstanding are A Dreary Story, a dispassionate tale that reflects Chekhov's doubts about his role as an artist. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Murder Anton Chekhov, 2022-08-10 In The Murder, Anton Chekhov crafts a compelling exploration of moral ambiguity and the complexities of human nature, all while employing his signature understated prose and keen psychological insight. The story centers on a seemingly trivial crime that spirals into a profound reflection on guilt, responsibility, and the societal forces that shape morality. Chekhov's concise narrative style and sharp dialogue effectively convey the tension between individual desires and collective ethics, making the story a powerful examination of the darker aspects of human behavior, particularly in the context of late 19th-century Russian society, where issues of corruption and injustice were prevalent. Anton Chekhov, a physician by training, became one of the foremost playwrights and short-story writers of his time. His background in medicine and careful observation of human behavior informed his narratives, allowing him to create deeply relatable characters. Chekhov's understanding of the human psyche is evident in The Murder, which reflects his desire to delve beyond the surface of social interactions and explore the often uncomfortable truths of the human condition, a theme that resonates throughout his oeuvre. This work is highly recommended for readers interested in psychological depth and ethical dilemmas. Chekhov's exploration of the intricate interplay between personal choices and societal norms not only engages but challenges readers, prompting them to reflect on their own moral beliefs and the world around them. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Forty Stories Anton Chekhov, 2011-03-09 If any writer can be said to have invented the modern short story, it is Anton Chekhov. It is not just that Chekhov democratized this art form; more than that, he changed the thrust of short fiction from relating to revealing. And what marvelous and unbearable things are revealed in these Forty Stories. The abashed happiness of a woman in the presence of the husband who abandoned her years before. The obsequious terror of the official who accidentally sneezes on a general. The poignant astonishment of an aging Don Juan overtaken by love. Spanning the entirety of Chekhov's career and including such masterpieces as Surgery, The Huntsman, Anyuta, Sleepyhead, The Lady With the Pet Dog, and The Bishop, this collection manages to be amusing, dazzling, and supremely moving—often within a single page. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Nine Humorous Tales (Classic Reprint) Anton Chekhov, 2015-07-13 Excerpt from Nine Humorous Tales It may be more than mere accident that in the history of modern literature so many men of talent have turned from the practice of medicine to the profession of letters. The physician's office is largely a place of confession and his mind a focus gathering the light of human experiences from every angle. These, if he is a man of imagination as well as of science, he is prompted to reflect through the lens of fiction. Though Anton Chekhov was a physician by training, (having been graduated from the Moscow University in 1884, at the age of twenty-four) he was a writer by preference. The wide knowledge gained from his medical studies and practice, coupled with the fact that his father was a peasant by birth and a city shop-keeper by occupation, must have contributed in great measure to the wide scope of his art. American readers are by this time fairly well acquainted with Chekhov as a writer of many-sided interests and the possessor of a style that has been called the best since de Maupassant. One phase of the great Russian's work, however, has thus far been largely neglected; his humorous vein. This is all the more surprising because the Chekhov of the humorous tales naturally prompts comparison with our own O. Henry, although it would be unfair to both writers to extend the comparison too far. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Early Stories Anton Chekhov, 1999 'Even if he had written nothing else', Ivan Bunin wrote of Chekhov's early stories, 'we would still have said that an amazing mind had flashed through Russian literature'. His youthful work immediately established Chekhov as a leading writer of both comic and serious fiction. The humorous tales have delighted Russians since the 1880s, while the many admirers of the more serious stories include James Joyce and Katherine Mansfield. In this selection, stories withpunchy endings jostle with outrageous paradies, fracical situations, the pastoral comedy of Romance with Double-Bass, and the absurdist humour of classics such as The Death of a Civil Servant. But the volume also contains some of Chekhov's finest stories about children, 'non-love' stories like TheLittle Joke and The Kiss, the hauntingly lyrical Easter Night, and the chilling Let Me Sleep. This translation does full justice to the masterful range of the young Chekhov; for those unfamiliar with his early work this edition will be a revelation. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Undiscovered Chekhov Anton Chekhov, 2011-01-04 The Undiscovered Chekhov gives us, in rich abundance, a new Chekhov. Peter Constantine's historic collection presents 38 new stories and with them a fresh interpretation of the Russian master. In contrast to the brooding representative of a dying century we have seen over and over, here is Chekhov's work from the 1880s, when Chekhov was in his twenties and his writing was sharp, witty and innovative. Many of the stories in The Undiscovered Chekhov reveal Chekhov as a keen modernist. Emphasizing impressions and the juxtaposition of incongruent elements, instead of the straight narrative his readers were used to, these stories upturned many of the assumptions of storytelling of the period. Here is Sarah Bernhardt Comes to Town, written as a series of telegrams, beginning with Have been drinking to Sarah's health all week! Enchanting! She actually dies standing up!... In Confession..., a thirty-nine year old bachelor recounts some of the fifteen times chance foiled his marriage plans. In How I Came to be Lawfully Wed, a couple reminisces about the day they vowed to resist their parents' plans that they should marry. And in the more familiarly Chekhovian Autumn, an alcoholic landowner fallen low and a peasant from his village meet far from home in a sad and haunting reunion in which the action of the story is far less important than the powerful impression it leaves with the reader that each man must live his life and has his reasons. |
| anton chekhov short stories: World's Most Popular Short Stories Maupassant, Anton Chekhov, O Henry & Saki, World’s Most Popular Short Stories is a collection of tales that are soothing, yet scintillating, motivational and magical, and a gentle mix of the common and the special. Handpicked stories by four master craftsmen – Guy de Maupassant, Anton Chekhov, O Henry and Saki – will not only give you a taste of their contemporary societies and cultures, but also take you on an adventure of a lifetime. Their extraordinary stories are a mixture of tragedy and humorous satire, irony and the macabre, in which the stupidities and hypocrisy of conventional society are viciously pilloried. You will meet the common folks who love to spend evenings in the company of girls, and you will also meet couples from humble origins working hard to repay a debt which was wrongly assumed in the first place. You can run into love seeking you in some stories, and destiny waiting to change the course of lives in others. The heady mix of humour, satire and drama makes these stories an essential cocktail of emotions. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Peasants and Other Stories Anton Chekhov, 2015-05-19 The ever maturing art and ever more ambitious imaginative reach of Anton Chekhov, one of the world's greatest masters of the short story, led him in his last years to an increasingly profound exploration of the troubled depths of Russian society and life. This powerful and revealing selection from Chekhov's final works, made by the legendary American critic Edmund Wilson, offers stories of novelistic richness and complexity, published in the only formatp edition to present them in chronological order. Table of Contents A Woman's Kingdom Three Years The Murder My Life Peasants The New Villa In the Ravine The Bishop Betrothed |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol Nikolai Gogol, 2011-08-17 Using, or rather mimicking, traditional forms of storytelling Gogol created stories that are complete within themselves and only tangentially connected to a meaning or moral. His work belongs to the school of invention, where each twist and turn of the narrative is a surprise unfettered by obligation to an overarching theme. Selected from Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka, Mirgorod, and the Petersburg tales and arranged in order of composition, the thirteen stories in The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogolencompass the breadth of Gogol's literary achievement. From the demon-haunted “St. John's Eve ” to the heartrending humiliations and trials of a titular councilor in “The Overcoat,” Gogol's knack for turning literary conventions on their heads combined with his overt joy in the art of story telling shine through in each of the tales. This translation, by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, is as vigorous and darkly funny as the original Russian. It allows readers to experience anew the unmistakable genius of a writer who paved the way for Dostevsky and Kafka. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Classic Short Story, 1870-1925 Florence Goyet, 2014-01-13 The ability to construct a nuanced narrative or complex character in the constrained form of the short story has sometimes been seen as the ultimate test of an author's creativity. Yet during the time when the short story was at its most popular - the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries - even the greatest writers followed strict generic conventions that were far from subtle. This expanded and updated translation of Florence Goyet's influential La Nouvelle, 1870-1925: Description d'un genre à son apogée (Paris, 1993) is the only study to focus exclusively on this classic period across different continents. Ranging through French, English, Italian, Russian and Japanese writing - particularly the stories of Guy de Maupassant, Henry James, Giovanni Verga, Anton Chekhov and Akutagawa Ry?nosuke - Goyet shows that these authors were able to create brilliant and successful short stories using the very simple 'tools of brevity' of that period. In this challenging and far-reaching study, Goyet looks at classic short stories in the context in which they were read at the time: cheap newspapers and higher-end periodicals. She demonstrates that, despite the apparent intention of these stories to question bourgeois ideals, they mostly affirmed the prejudices of their readers. In doing so, her book forces us to re-think our preconceptions about this 'forgotten' genre. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Comic Stories Anton Chekhov, 1999-02-23 By 1888, when he was just twenty-eight, Chekhov had published a staggering 528 stories, about half of them comic. Unpretentious, lively, and inventive, these comic stories have long been affectionately regarded in Russia, but publishers in the West, overawed by the prevailing image of Chekhov as a melancholy genius, have resisted the down-to-earth humorist. This collection is the first substantial volume in English devoted solely to the comic stories. The forty stories here reveal the full range of Chekhov's comic mastery: simple sketches, almost like verbal cartoons; outrageous parodies and stories with a comic twist; satirical and subversive pieces that foreshadow the anti-authoritarian attitudes of his later work; and excursions into the absurd that hint of his later stage dialogue. In these early comic stories Chekhov found himself as an artist. Readers unfamiliar with them may miss the countless touches of humor in the later and more famous plays and stories. Tolstoy, who disliked Chekhov's plays, was reduced to helpless fits of laughter by his comic stories. They have a sense of fun and infectious good humor. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Selected Stories of Anton Chekhov Anton Chekhov, 2000-10-31 Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, the highly acclaimed translators of War and Peace, Doctor Zhivago, and Anna Karenina, which was an Oprah Book Club pick and million-copy bestseller, bring their unmatched talents to The Selected Stories of Anton Chekhov, a collection of thirty of Chekhov’s best tales from the major periods of his creative life. Considered the greatest short story writer, Anton Chekhov changed the genre itself with his spare, impressionistic depictions of Russian life and the human condition. From characteristically brief, evocative early pieces such as “The Huntsman” and the tour de force “A Boring Story,” to his best-known stories such as “The Lady with the Little Dog” and his own personal favorite, “The Student,” Chekhov’s short fiction possesses the transcendent power of art to awe and change the reader. This monumental edition, expertly translated, is especially faithful to the meaning of Chekhov’s prose and the unique rhythms of his writing, giving readers an authentic sense of his style and a true understanding of his greatness. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Selected Stories Anton Chekhov, 2003-04-01 150th Anniversary Edition Praised by Tolstoy as an incomparable artist, Chekov is considered one of the masters of the short story. This collection features twenty of his most noted stories, including The Confession, Ninotchka, and The Cure for Drinking. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Image of Chekhov Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 1967 |
| anton chekhov short stories: Anton Chekhov's Selected Stories (Norton Critical Editions) Anton Chekhov, 2014-02-11 Fifty-two stories spanning Chekhov's career. |
| anton chekhov short stories: A Living Chattel Anton Chekhov, 2022-08-10 In A Living Chattel, Anton Chekhov delves into the intricate dynamics of love, desire, and the socio-economic conditions of his time, enveloping the reader in a narrative rich with psychological nuance and evocative imagery. Through the lens of a complex relationship between the protagonists, Chekhov explores themes of societal obligation and emotional entrapment, capturing the essence of human frailty against the backdrop of late 19th-century Russia. The story is marked by Chekhov's signature minimalist style, characterized by subtle dialogue and profound emotional undercurrents that invite readers to reflect deeply on the nature of their own relationships and societal roles. Anton Chekhov, a prolific playwright and short story writer, was not only a master of the literary form but also a keen observer of human behavior and social injustices. Born into a modest family, he experienced firsthand the struggles of the lower classes and the complexities of interpersonal relationships, factors that ignited his passion for storytelling. His medical background further informed his subtle understanding of human psychology, which is vividly illustrated in this work as he navigates the moral dilemmas faced by his characters. Readers seeking a profound exploration of emotional entanglements and societal expectations will find A Living Chattel an illuminating experience. Chekhov's deft narrative style and keen psychological insights ensure that this work remains relevant, resonating with contemporary audiences as it unravels the delicate threads of human connection. This is not merely a story of love; it is a reflective probe into the lived experiences of individuals bound by circumstance. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Essential Tales of Chekhov Anton Chekhov, 2000-06-20 Of the two hundred stories that Anton Chekhov wrote, the twenty stories that appear in this extraordinary collection were personally chosen by Richard Ford--an accomplished storyteller in his own right. Included are the familiar masterpieces--The Kiss, The Darling, and The Lady with the Dog--as well as several brilliant lesser-known tales such as A Blunder, Hush!, and Champagne. These stories, ordered from 1886 to 1899, are drawn from Chekhov's most fruitful years as a short-story writer. A truly balanced selection, they exhibit the qualities that make Chekhov one of the greatest fiction writers of all time: his gift for detail, dialogue, and humor; his emotional perception and compassion; and his understanding that life's most important moments are often the most overlooked. The reason we like Chekhov so much, now at our century's end, writes Ford in his perceptive introduction, is because his stories from the last century's end feel so modern to us, are so much of our own time and mind. Exquisitely translated by the renowned Constance Garnett, these stories present a wonderful opportunity to introduce yourself--or become reaquainted with--an artist whose genius and influence only increase with every passing generation. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Chekhov Rosamund Bartlett, 2004 Rosamund Bartlett is steeped in Chekhov's writings, having worked as a translator, and in the culture and history of 19th-century Russia. She has written not simply another biography of Chekhov but brought new understanding to the writings and character of Chekhov set amidst the landscape of Russia. This is a book of enormous detail about the places Chekhov visited and lived in, which is vital for a good understanding of the character of this unusual and complex man. Examining these locations also informs and widens interpretation of the short stories. The author examines with careful precision Chekhov's genius, and shows that he is not simply the gloomy writer of popular myth but one with profound humanity and humour. |
| anton chekhov short stories: In the Ravine & Other Stories Anton Chekhov, 2019-09-05 Anton Chekhov was one of the world’s most accomplished short-story writers and this collection displays the breadth and variety of his genius. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. In the Ravine & Other Stories are translated by Constance Garnett and selected and introduced by novelist Paul Bailey. Chekhov had an incomparable ability to write about the seemingly every day with insight, humour and compassion. His characters are brilliantly drawn, from the church warden who’s convinced his wife’s a witch because strangers arrive on the doorstep whenever there’s a storm, to the wronged wife who confronts her husband’s chorus-girl lover, to the melancholy school teacher who imagines how her life might have been. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Little Apples Anton Chekhov, 2017-09-12 In the follow-up to his National Translation Award–winning collection The Undiscovered Chekhov, translator and scholar Peter Constantine brings us more little-known work from the Chekhov's early days as a magazine writer, pseudonymously turning out pieces for Russia's small middle class. These stories are fresh, yet mature, snapshots of the style with which Chekhov would come to be associated, both uproariously tragic and darkly comic, and lit from within by a deep feeling of fellowship for all of humanity. As his readers have come to expect, Constantine has translated this work with a masterly command of both languages' subtleties, capturing the shadings and intricacies of Chekhov's writing that flash and recede like sunlight on an orchard, offering Chekhov's tough and amused perspectives on love, aging, class, and work. With moments that seem to presage the most contemporary writing, Chekhov's Little Apples reveals one of the world's greatest writers as we have rarely seen him, an author both deeply of his times and far ahead of them. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Black Monk, and Other Stories Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 2023-11-10 The Black Monk, and Other Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (translated by R. E. C. Long). Published by DigiCat. DigiCat publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each DigiCat edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Seven Short Novels Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 1971 Including The Duel, Ward No. 6, A Woman's Kingdom, Three Years, My Life, Peasants, and In the Ravine, as well as a biographical introduction and a chronology. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Anton Chekhov: The Collected Novellas and Short Stories in Multiple Translations (Unabridged) Anton Chekhov, 2015-06-01 This carefully crafted ebook: Anton Chekhov: The Collected Novellas and Short Stories in Multiple Translations (Unabridged) is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt: Life is a vexatious trap; when a thinking man reaches maturity and attains to full consciousness he cannot help feeling that he is in a trap from which there is no escape.Ward No. Six (1892) Anton Chekhov (18600́31904) was a Russian physician, dramaturge and author who is often referred to as one of the seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. He made no apologies for the difficulties he posed to the readers, insisting that the role of an artist was to ask questions, not to answer them. Contents: Living Chattel Joy Bliss At The Barber's Enigmatic Nature Classical Student Matter of Classics Death of A Government Clerk Daughter of Albion Trousseau Inquiry Fat and Thin Tragic Actor Slanderer Bird Market Choristers Album Minds in Ferment Chameleon In The Graveyard Oysters Swedish Match Safety Match The Marshal's Widow Small Fry In an Hotel Boots Nerves Country Cottage Malingerers Fish Horsey Name Gone Astray Huntsman Malefactor Head of the Family Dead Body Cook's Wedding In A Strange Land Overdoing It Old Age Sorrow Oh! The Public Mari D'Elle The Looking-Glass Art A Blunder Children Misery Upheaval Actor's End The Requiem Anyuta Ivan Matveyitch The Witch Story Without an End Joke Agafya Nightmare Grisha Love Easter Eve Ladies Strong Impressions Gentleman Friend Happy Man Privy Councilor Day in the Country At a Summer Villa Panic Fears Chemist's Wife Not Wanted Chorus Girl Schoolmaster Troublesome Visitor Husband Misfortune Pink Stocking Martyrs First-Class Passenger Talent Dependents Jeune Premier In The Dark Trivial Incident Tripping Tongue Trifle from Life Difficult People In the Court Peculiar Man Mire Dreams Hush Excellent People An Incident Orator Work of Art Who Was to Blame? On The Road Vanka Champagne Frost Beggar Enemies Darkness Polinka Drunk Inadvertence Verotchka Shrove Tuesday Defenceless Creature ... |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Prank Anton Chekhov, 2015-07-28 Twelve early comedic short stories by the Russian master of the form. An NYRB Classics Original The Prank is Chekhov’s own selection of the best of his early work, the first book he put together and the first book he hoped to publish. Assembled in 1882, with illustrations by Nikolay Chekhov, the book was then presented to the censor for approval—which was denied. Now, more than a hundred and thirty years later, The Prank appears here for the first time in any language. At the start of his twenties, when he was still in medical school, Anton Chekhov was also busily setting himself up as a prolific and popular writer. Appearing in a wide range of periodicals, his shrewd, stinging, funny stories and sketches turned a mocking eye on the mating rituals and money-grubbing habits of the middle classes, the pretensions of aspiring artists and writers, bureaucratic corruption, drunken clowning, provincial ignorance, petty cruelty—on Russian life, in short. Chekhov was already developing his distinctive ear for spoken language, its opacities and evasions, the clichés we shelter behind and the clichés that betray us. The lively stories in The Prank feature both the themes and the characteristic tone that make Chekhov among the most influential and beloved of modern writers. |
| anton chekhov short stories: A Night in the Cemetery Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 2008 The English-language debut of Anton Chekhov's first collection of mystery and suspense tales. Considered one of the greatest dramatists of all time, Anton Chekhov actually began his literary career as a crime and mystery writer. Scattered throughout periodicals and literary journals from 1880-1890, Peter Sekirin brings together these psychological suspense stories in a premier collection that provides a fresh look into Chekhov's literary heritage and his formative years as a writer. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Death of a Civil Servant Anton Chekhov, 2016-12-15 In 'The Death of a Civil Servant', an administrative clerk accidentally sneezes on a hierarchical superior at the opera, which results in great embarrassment and hilarious and futile attempts at atonement. The other short stories included in this volume, 'A Calculated Marriage', 'The Culprit', 'The Exclamation Mark', 'The Speech-Maker', 'Who Is to Blame?' and 'A Defenceless Creature' are in the same absurdly comical vein. This short collection shows Chekhov in an amusing, playful light, poking fun at the greed, sycophancy and ignorance of his characters, with the moral detachment that also characterizes his major, serious works. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Delphi Complete Works of Anton Chekhov (Illustrated) Anton Chekhov, 2016-12-31 |
| anton chekhov short stories: Freedom from Violence and Lies Michael C. Finke, 2021-12-21 An enlightening, nuanced, and accessible introduction to the life and work of one of the greatest writers of short fiction in history. Anton Chekhov’s stories and plays endure, far beyond the Russian context, as outstanding modern literary models. In a brief, remarkable life, Chekhov rose from lower-class, provincial roots to become a physician, leading writer, and philanthropist, all in the face of a progressive fatal disease. In this new biography, Michael C. Finke analyzes Chekhov’s major stories, plays, and nonfiction in the context of his life, both fleshing out the key features of Chekhov’s poetics of prose and drama and revealing key continuities across genres, as well as between his lesser-studied early writings and the later works. An excellent resource for readers new to Chekhov, this book also presents much original scholarship and is an accessible, comprehensive overview of one of the greatest modern dramatists and writers of short fiction in history. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Kiss, And Other Stories Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 2022-10-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Steppe and Other Stories Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 1998 The first of Chekhov's works to be published in a serious literary journal, `The Steppe', with its masterly account of a spectacular thunderstorm, signifies his maturation as a writer of short stories. While the majority of his tales focus on the privileged classes, this selection shows that Chekhov never forgot his origins as the son of a failed provincial grocer, and characters as varied as the brutal soldier in `Gusev', the downtrodden old constable in `On Official Business', and the bemused peasants in `New Villa' testify to the power and flexibility of his art. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904 Anton Chekhov, 2002-11-26 An enchanting collection of tales which showcase Anton Chekhov at the height of his power as a writer In the final years of his life, Chekhov produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces, and some of the most highly-regarded works in Russian literature. The poignant 'The Lady with the Little Dog' and 'About Love' examine the nature of love outside of marriage - its romantic idealism and the fear of disillusionment. And in stories such as 'Peasants', 'The House with the Mezzanine' and 'My Life' Chekhov paints a vivid picture of the conditions of the poor and of their powerlessness in the face of exploitation and hardship. With the works collected here, Chekhov moved away from the realism of his earlier tales - developing a broader range of characters and subject matter, while forging the spare minimalist style that would inspire such modern short-story writers as Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner. In this edition Ronald Wilks's translation is accompanied by an introduction in which Paul Debreczeny discusses the themes that Chekhov adopted in his mature work. This edition also includes a publishing history and notes for each story, a chronology and further reading. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Tales Of Chekhov Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 2022-10-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Party and Other Stories Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 2022-09-16 Anton Pavlovich Chekhov's 'The Party and Other Stories' is an exquisite collection that features a tapestry of narratives, each delving into the complexities of human emotion, social dynamics, and the mundane yet profound experiences of life. The anthology is marked by Chekhov's signature style—deceptively simple prose coupled with deep psychological insight. Each story in this compendium is treated with Chekhov's nuanced touch, embodying the literary context of Realism that defines much of his work. These tales unfold with a subtlety that requires careful attention, as the most significant moments often lie in what is left unsaid and between the lines of ordinary interactions. Chekhov's own journey as a medical doctor and his astute observations of Russian society at the end of the 19th century profoundly influenced his writing. His incisive exploration of human folly, morality, and the plight of individuals navigating a rapidly changing world emerges from his personal and professional life experiences. This new edition by DigiCat Publishing, presented with scholarly diligence, captures the essence of Chekhov's enduring legacy and brings to the fore the timeless nature of his stories. 'The Party and Other Stories' is recommended for readers fond of classic literature that resonates with existential undertones and for those who seek enlightenment on the human condition through meticulously crafted narratives. This collection, carefully preserved and presented by DigiCat Publishing, will find its rightful place among the treasured works of world literature and is a must-read for aficionados of Chekhov's oeuvre and new readers alike, ensuring the continuity of these cherished narratives across generations. |
| anton chekhov short stories: Chekhov Scenes Anton Chekhov, Kim Gilbert, 2020-06-14 I have compiled and edited this collection of Chekhovian monologues for male actors to study as well as enjoy. This book is equally useful as a teaching aid for teachers of acting. These classical scenes are suitable for a range of acting exams and awards as well as for auditions and festivals. I have tried and tested these scenes with numerous students over the years with great success and more importantly, they have thoroughly enjoyed working on them. The monologues in this collection are taken from a range of Chekhov's plays, one act farces and short stories: The Three Sisters, The Cherry Orchard, The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Ivanov and others. There is a short biography on Chekhov, some notes about his writing style and a short synopsis of each play. Each scene has an introduction suitably prepared for exam or festival work. I hope you enjoy this collection. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Bet Anton Chekhov, 1958-01-01 |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Orator Anton Chekhov, 2020-09-28 Chekhov’s short story The Orator tells of a rather embarrassing situation when a famous orator stands in front of a crowd at a funeral ceremony. Filled with satire towards and critique of the hypocritical and petty-minded people, Chekhov masterfully presents the world as a reflection in the eyes of a dead man. Connoisseur of the human psyche and a chronicler of Russian daily grind, the author’s irony and sarcasm permeate every level of life, earning his short stories a place among the best in the field. A prolific writer of seven plays, a novel and hundreds of short stories, Anton Chekhov is considered one of the best practitioners of the short story genre in literature. True to life and painfully morbid with his miserable and realistic depictions of Russian everyday life, Chekhov’s characters drift between humour, melancholy, artistic ambition, and death. Some of his best-known works include the plays Uncle Vanya, The Seagull, and The Cherry Orchard, where Chekhov dramatizes and explores social and existential problems. His short stories unearth the mysterious beneath the ordinary situations, the failure and horror present in everyday life. |
| anton chekhov short stories: The Complete Early Short Stories of Anton Chekhov: "He and she" and other stories, 1880-82 Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 2001 |
201 Stories by Anton Chekhov - The Public's Library and ...
For those new to Chekhov: Reading the stories in order is a wonderful experience; however, I recommend beginning with a few humorous stories, such as "Oh! the Public!" (39), "The …
Project Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov by ...
Jun 15, 2018 · "Project Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov" by Chekhov is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This compilation includes a …
Anton Chekhov - FREE SHORT STORIES
These famous Anton Chekhov Tales and Stories have been included along with some lesser known, but equally enjoyable tales. Anton Chekhov - His own story! This amazing Russian …
Anton Chekhov Short Stories Online + PDF – Short Story Guide:
This page compiles short stories by Anton Chekhov, who’s considered one of the masters of the short form. Links for reading and an approximate word count are provided where possible. The …
All of Chekhov’s Stories, Ranked – A Chekhov Circus
Oct 3, 2022 · OK, with that out of the way, here they are: The stories of Anton Chekhov, ranked in reverse order, from dead last (and damn near unreadable) to the very, very best. No. 201 – …
Stories of Anton Chekhov- Russian-English Translation
Stories of Anton Chekhov: Russian-English parallel translations of short stories by Anton Chekhov. (1860-1904) Additional resources for those who study Russian langauge.
Anton Chekhov - Collected Stories : Alan Davis Drake : Free ...
Jul 24, 2008 · Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) shares insightful moments in the everyday lives of 19th Century Russians. With great economy, Chekhov's short stories reveal the depths of …
The Best Anton Chekhov Short Stories - Ranker
May 15, 2025 · This list features the absolute best and most famous Anton Chekhov short stories. The titles are listed based on the votes of the community and include "The Death of a …
Category:Short stories by Anton Chekhov - Wikipedia
Pages in category "Short stories by Anton Chekhov" The following 68 pages are in this category, out of 68 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
THE PROJECT GUTENBERG COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES BY CHEKHOV
the stories in the following two ebooks were added at a later time and are not included in the alphabetical list below; a click on the title will open the story online. THE LADY WITH THE …
201 Stories by Anton Chekhov - The Public's Library and ...
For those new to Chekhov: Reading the stories in order is a wonderful experience; however, I recommend beginning with a few humorous stories, such as "Oh! the Public!" (39), "The …
Project Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov by ...
Jun 15, 2018 · "Project Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov" by Chekhov is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This compilation includes a …
Anton Chekhov - FREE SHORT STORIES
These famous Anton Chekhov Tales and Stories have been included along with some lesser known, but equally enjoyable tales. Anton Chekhov - His own story! This amazing Russian …
Anton Chekhov Short Stories Online + PDF – Short Story Guide:
This page compiles short stories by Anton Chekhov, who’s considered one of the masters of the short form. Links for reading and an approximate word count are provided where possible. The …
All of Chekhov’s Stories, Ranked – A Chekhov Circus
Oct 3, 2022 · OK, with that out of the way, here they are: The stories of Anton Chekhov, ranked in reverse order, from dead last (and damn near unreadable) to the very, very best. No. 201 – …
Stories of Anton Chekhov- Russian-English Translation
Stories of Anton Chekhov: Russian-English parallel translations of short stories by Anton Chekhov. (1860-1904) Additional resources for those who study Russian langauge.
Anton Chekhov - Collected Stories : Alan Davis Drake : Free ...
Jul 24, 2008 · Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) shares insightful moments in the everyday lives of 19th Century Russians. With great economy, Chekhov's short stories reveal the depths of human …
The Best Anton Chekhov Short Stories - Ranker
May 15, 2025 · This list features the absolute best and most famous Anton Chekhov short stories. The titles are listed based on the votes of the community and include "The Death of a …
Category:Short stories by Anton Chekhov - Wikipedia
Pages in category "Short stories by Anton Chekhov" The following 68 pages are in this category, out of 68 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
THE PROJECT GUTENBERG COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES BY CHEKHOV
the stories in the following two ebooks were added at a later time and are not included in the alphabetical list below; a click on the title will open the story online. THE LADY WITH THE …
