The Lady with the Dog and Other Love Stories

by Anton Chekhov, Bob Blaisdell (Editor)

Overview

A master playwright and short story writer, Anton Chekhov is revered for his ability to examine the social forces in his characters' lives. His virtuosity with the written word is on full display in this collection of his best stories, which explore the euphoria and despair inherent in the process of falling and being in love.  Eleven stories, including "A Misfortune," "Verochka," "About Love," and "The Lady with the Dog," offer readers a unique view into one of the most universal human experiences.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486849249
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	12/20/2021
Series:	Dover Thrift Editions: Short Stories
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	486,805
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.50(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.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS
Agafya
A Misfortune
On the Road
Polinka
Verochka
The Beauties
The Name-Day Party
After the Theater
About Love
The Darling
The Lady with the Dog