Chekhov's Short Stories

by Anton Chekhov

Overview

Complete Chekhov's Short Stories taken from 16 volumes List of Volumes: The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories, The Schoolmaster and Other Stories, The Party and Other Stories, The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories, The Bishop and Other Stories, The Duel and Other Stories, The Schoolmistress and Other Stories, The Wife and Other Stories, The Witch and Other Stories, The Chorus Girl and Other Stories, Love and Other Stories, The House with the Mezzanine, The Bet and Other Stories, The Darling and Other Stories, The Lady With The Dog and The Black Monk And Other Stories.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783965375819
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	09/15/2019
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	2361
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer whose works have left an indelible mark on world literature. Born in Taganrog, Russia, Chekhov grew up in a family plagued by financial difficulties and an abusive father, which profoundly influenced his later writings. Despite these hardships, he pursued a medical degree at Moscow State University and practiced as a physician throughout his life, famously stating, "Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress."Chekhov's literary career began with humorous sketches, but he soon evolved into a master of the short story and drama, known for his keen psychological insight and subtle, often tragic, exploration of the human condition. His plays, such as "The Seagull," "Uncle Vanya," "Three Sisters," and "The Cherry Orchard," revolutionized the theater by focusing on character development and internal conflict rather than melodrama and plot twists.Controversially, Chekhov often depicted the Russian intelligentsia's existential ennui and the socio-political stagnation of his time, which resonated deeply with contemporary audiences and critics. His innovative narrative techniques, such as the use of subtext and the "stream of consciousness," influenced a myriad of 20th-century writers, including James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Raymond Carver.Chekhov's commitment to social issues extended beyond his writing. He undertook a grueling journey to the penal colony of Sakhalin Island, documenting the appalling conditions and advocating for reform. This humanitarian endeavor showcased his deep empathy and commitment to social justice.Despite his relatively short life, Chekhov's works continue to be celebrated for their timeless exploration of human nature, making him a pivotal figure in both Russian and global literature.
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (29 January 1860 – 15 July 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 held in high esteem by writers and critics. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre.Chekhov practiced as a medical doctor throughout most of his literary career: "Medicine is my lawful wife", he once said, "and literature is my mistress." Chekhov renounced the theatre after the reception of The Seagull in 1896, but the play was revived to acclaim in 1898 by Konstantin Stanislavski's Moscow Art Theatre, which subsequently also produced Chekhov's Uncle Vanya and premiered his last two plays, Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard. These four works present a challenge to the acting ensemble as well as to audiences, because in place of conventional action Chekhov offers a "theatre of mood" and a "submerged life in the text". Chekhov had at first written stories to earn money, but as his artistic ambition grew, he made formal innovations which have influenced the evolution of the modern short story. He made no apologies for the difficulties this posed to readers, insisting that the role of an artist was to ask questions, not to answer them. (Wikipedia)