Anton Chekhov: The Collected Novellas and Short Stories in Multiple Translations

Anton Chekhov

Dec 2023 · DigiCat

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This carefully crafted ebook: "Anton Chekhov: The Collected Novellas and Short Stories in Multiple Translations" 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 (1860-1904) 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 ...

About the author

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) remains one of the most significant figures in the pantheon of Russian literature. As a master of modern short story and a leading playwright of his time, Chekhov's contribution to literary realism and his unique treatment of human nature and the mundane have earned him a distinguished place in world literature. His medical background deeply influenced his writing, enabling a keen observation of character and a humanitarian concern which is evident through his nuanced and often compassionate portrayal of complex characters. Chekhov's major works include a vast array of short stories, among which 'The Lady with the Dog', 'The Bet', and 'The Kiss' are particularly noteworthy for their narrative finesse and profound psychological insight. His dramatic masterpieces, such as 'The Cherry Orchard', 'The Seagull', 'Uncle Vanya', and 'Three Sisters', revolutionized modern theatre with their subtextual depth and use of indirect action. His narrative artistry is further showcased in collections such as 'Anton Chekhov: The Collected Novellas and Short Stories in Multiple Translations', which provides a comprehensive view of his stylistic evolution and thematic versatility. Chekhov's work is characterized by its economy of language, its focus on interior revelation rather than external action, and its use of everyday life to explore the human condition, often uncovering the irony and comedy in situations tinged with personal and social struggle.