Short Stories by Anton Chekhov: About Truth, Freedom, Happiness, and Love

by Anton Chekhov, Max Bollinger (Editor), Constance Garnett (Translator)

Overview

A timeless observation of the human condition from one of the best story writers in the history of world literature. Chekhov's characteristic mix of humour and poignancy united by the themes of truth, freedom, happiness and love in the 14 story collection presented in this book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781907832031
Publisher:	Sovereign Publications
Publication date:	02/28/2011
Pages:	130
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian author of plays and short stories. Although Chekhov became a physician and once considered medicine his primary career, he gained fame and esteem through writing, ultimately producing a number of well-known plays, including The Seagull and Uncle Vanya, and a large body of innovative short stories that influenced the evolution of the form.