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  • The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    IT was said that a new person had appeared on the sea-front: a lady with a little dog. Dmitri Dmitritch Gurov, who had by then been a fortnight at Yalta, and so was fairly at home there, had begun to take an interest in new arrivals. Sitting in Verney's pavilion, he saw, walking on the sea-front, a fair-haired young lady of medium height, wearing a _beret_; a white Pomeranian dog was running ... Read more

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  • The Duel

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    A modern-day Hamlet, Laevsky enjoys blaming his issues on the corrupting influence of his time and civilization. Van Koren, on the other hand, believes strongly in the survival of the fittest. When the two of them become tangled in a game of infidelity, debts, and deception, it is not long until a physical duel ensues. A complex tale of transformation, human fragility and forgiveness, it was ... Read more

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  • The Schoolmaster and Other Stories

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    FYODOR LUKITCH SYSOEV, the master of the factory school maintained at the expense of the firm of Kulikin, was getting ready for the annual dinner. Every year after the school examination the board of managers gave a dinner at which the inspector of elementary schools, all who had conducted the examinations, and all the managers and foremen of the factory were present. In spite of their official ... Read more

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  • Uncle Vanya: Scenes from Country Life

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    When Professor Serebrakoff and his younger wife, Helena, return to his rural estate, they find themselves less than welcome. Despite the smiles and formality, there is tension in the air and all roads lead to Helena. A family friend, Dr. Astrov quickly falls in love with her, as does the eponymous uncle. 'Uncle Vanya: Scenes from Country Life' is one of Chekhov's greatest plays, and expertly ... Read more

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  • Love

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    'Love' begins with the narrator writing a long, poetic and lovelorn letter to the object of his affections, Sasha. It has to be absolutely perfect. However, her reply isn't exactly what he expected. This superbly-observed short story serves as an allegory to the trials and tribulations faced by those falling in love. Wistful, whimsical, and funny, it's an essential read for those who want to find ... Read more

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  • The Orator

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    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 ... Read more

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  • The Teacher of Literature

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    "The Teacher of Literature" tells the story of Nikitin, a young teacher at the local school, who proposes to Masha, the daughter of a wealthy man. The story oscillates between bouts of happiness and immense love to moments of depression and existential crisis. The realization of the main character that the world is nothing but filled with vulgarity clashes with his previous perfect state of ... Read more

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  • The Wife

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    Anton Chekhov's short story "The Wife" offers a panoramic description of Russian life amidst the constantly warring oppositions of marriage. The frost of winter cannot compare to the impasse in the relationship between Pavel and his estranged wife. The disintegration of the spouses in their rich mansion is portrayed against the background of abject suffering and poverty of the peasantry. A typical ... Read more

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  • The Beggar

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    Chehkov's short story "The Beggar" revolves around the theme of spiritual transformation where a depraved alcoholic becomes a better person through compassion and kindness. A perfect example of a narrative with a twist, the short story offers some insight into the topic of knowing the other and delving deeper into the human psyche. What is more, Chekhov places his characters and their ... Read more

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  • The Schoolmistress

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    Follows Maria's tumultuous journey home after receiving her salary from the school board. 'The Schoolmistress' features Chekhov's much-celebrated realist prose as he illustrates the misery of the poor schoolmistress and her surroundings.While Maria must fight for respect from her superiors and the townsfolk, she dreams of a better life with the wealthy and handsome Hanov. Chekhov's social ... Read more

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  • Neighbours

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    'Neighbours' is a short drama by Chekhov about Zina, a young woman who leaves her home for a married man. This scandalous behaviour plagues the mind of Zina's brother, Pyotr, who believes that she has been abducted and deceived but is too fearful to help her. As Zina's family is ashamed of her behaviour, Pyotr sets out to bring her home before news of her affair is widely known. Pyotr confronts ... Read more

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  • An Anonymous Story

    by Anton Tchekhov ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    'An Anonymous Story' follows an anonymous assassin, sent to infiltrate the home of Orlov, the wealthy son of a judge. Disguised as a servant, the revolutionary perfectly blends into the household and observes them from within. However, his soul is soon disturbed by the womanising Orlov's attitude towards his wife, and the assassin's mission takes a dramatic turn. 'An Anonymous Story' is a fast ... Read more

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