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Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904 by Anton Chekhov

Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904

By Anton Chekhov
Introduction by Paul Debreczeny
Translated by Ronald Wilks
Notes by Ronald Wilks

By Anton Chekhov
Introduction by Paul Debreczeny
Translated by Ronald Wilks
Notes by Ronald Wilks

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Nov 26, 2002 | ISBN 9780140447873

Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904 by Anton Chekhov
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About Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904

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.

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About Anton Chekhov

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860–1904) was a Russian playwright and short story writer who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are… More about Anton Chekhov

Product Details

Category: Fiction Classics | Literary Fiction

Paperback | $16.00
Published by Penguin Classics
Nov 26, 2002 | 384 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | ISBN 9780140447873

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Table Of Contents

The Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904Introduction
Further Reading
Chronology
Note on Text
Patronymics

The House with the Mezzanine
Peasants
Man in a Case
Gooseberries
About Love
A Visit to Friends
Ionych
My Life
The Lady with the Little Dog
In the Ravine
Disturbing the Balance
The Bishop
The Bride

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