The Duel and Other Stories

by Anton Chekhov

Overview

This captivating collection of short stories, selected from works written during Chekhov's prolific period, displays those qualities for which the Russian author and playwright is famous: a natural aptitude for detail, dialogue, humor, and compassion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455306633
Publisher:	Seltzer Books
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	749 KB

About the Author

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."

Table of Contents

The Duel — Excellent People — Mire — Neighbours — At Home — Expensive Lessons — The Princess — The Chemist's Wife.