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About Love
Anton Chekhov (Author) Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), the grandson of a former serf and son of a grocer, was born in Taganrog, a port in Southern Russia. His childhood was overshadowed by his frightening father, but he was close to his mother. While he was at university, his father was defrauded and went bankrupt, leaving the family in dire financial straits; Chekhov supported them almost single-handedly by selling stories and sketches to magazines. Although a doctor by profession, he soon became famous for his brilliant stories and plays, and is today recognized as one of the greatest short story writers of all time.
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The Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904
A collection of stories such as "Peasants", "The House with the Mezzanine" and "My Life", in which, the author paints a picture of the conditions of the poor and of their powerlessness in the face of exploitation and hardship.
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The Beauties
Essential StoriesThe essential edition of the greatest stories by the Russian master of the form
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Fifty-Two Stories
This beautifully produced edition from the veteran translators Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky collects, in chronological order, fifty-two of Anton Chekhov's short stories written between 1883 and 1898. It is a 'full deck', intended to reflect the diversity and inventiveness of the author's lesser-known fiction ... Their Chekhov is accurate, compelling and even graceful
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The Classic Crime Collection
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The Classic Russian Short Stories Collection
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Plays By Anton Chekhov, Second Series
Plays by Anton Chekhov Second series brings together dramatic works that explore everyday life through subtle tension, restrained emotion, and quiet irony. The collection highlights situations where ordinary conversations reveal unspoken desires, disappointments, and social constraints. Rather than relying on dramatic action, the plays focus on atmosphere, pauses, and internal conflict, allowing meaning to emerge through small gestures and dialogue. Human relationships are portrayed as fragile and unresolved, shaped by habit, social expectation, and personal longing. Humor appears gently, often exposing absurdity within routine behavior rather than overt comedy. The introductory discussion frames these works as part of a broader artistic evolution, emphasizing a move toward psychological depth and emotional realism. Attention is given to moral fatigue, stalled ambition, and the weight of unfulfilled hopes. The collection presents society as quietly strained, where change feels inevitable yet delayed. Through understated drama, the plays examine isolation, responsibility, and the search for purpose, establishing a style where silence and nuance carry as much meaning as spoken words.
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The Best Short Stories of Anton Chekhov
Contains a collection of some of the best short stories ever written by Anton Chekhov. Contained within this volume are the following: The Darling, The Bet, Difficult People, Vanka, The Witch, Peasant Wives, The Post, Dreams, The Pipe and The Lottery Ticket.
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Short & Sweet: Classic Authors In Short Form
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Chekhov's Little Comedies
Five late-19th-century "Little Comedies" reveal Chekhov at his sharpest: lovers quarrel, creditors threaten, weddings unravel and a harried lecturer can't stay on topic. In this collection, Richard Nelson, Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky's translations reveal these short plays to be rich human portraits: funny, bruising and unexpectedly tender. Adapted by Nelson to form a single evening, these plays honour vaudeville speed while digging into Chekhov's deeper themes of pride, longing, panic and the comedy of being alive. With a preface by Pevear and a director's note by Nelson. Includes: The BearThe ProposalThe WeddingThe Harmfulness of TobaccoSwan Song Richard Nelson, Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky have co-translated Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, Uncle Vanya, The Seagull, Three Sisters, Ivanov, and Platonov as well as plays by Turgenev, Gogol and Bulgakov. Pevear and Volokhonsky are the foremost translators of classical Russian literature into English; they have been awarded the PEN translation Award twice. Nelson is a Tony and Olivier Award winning playwright and director and an Honorary Associate Artist of The Royal Shakespeare Company. The Salamander Street Classics series offers classical plays in fresh, contemporary versions that preserve the writer's structure, tone and imagery while connecting anew with today's actors and audiences.
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The Seagull
A classic Russian play exploring the complexities of human relationships. Taking place on a summer estate in Russia, the characters are connected through their passions, rivalries, and unrequited love. Chekhov's timeless story has been performed around the world and is thought to be one of the greatest plays of the modern era. Featuring themes of love, jealousy, and emotional turmoil, The Seagull has been praised for its realistic dialogue and captivating plot. Experience this poignant and thought-provoking play translated into English by Tania Alexander and Daniel Sturridge.
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The Best Short Stories of Anton Chekhov
Contains a collection of some of the best short stories ever written by Anton Chekhov. Contained within this volume are the following: The Darling, The Bet, Difficult People, Vanka, The Witch, Peasant Wives, The Post, Dreams, The Pipe and The Lottery Ticket.
€ 15,70