The Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904

Anton Chekhov, Ronald Wilks, Ronald Wilks , Paul Debreczeny

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Penguin Classics
16 October 2002

A collection of Chekhov's latest and haunting short stories

In the final years of his life, Chekhov had reached the height of his powers as a dramatist, and also produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces. The poignant 'The Lady with the Little Dog' and 'About Love' examine the nature of love outside of marriage - its romantic idealism and the fear of disillusionment. And in stories such as 'Peasants', 'The House with the Mezzanine' and 'My Life' Chekhov paints a vivid picture of the conditions of the poor and of their powerlessness in the face of exploitation and hardship. With the works collected here, Chekhov moved away from the realism of his earlier tales - developing a broader range of characters and subject matter, while forging the spare minimalist style that would inspire such modern short-story writers as Hemingway and Faulkner.

By: Anton Chekhov
Notes by: Ronald Wilks
Introduction by: Paul Debreczeny
Translated by: Ronald Wilks
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 286g
ISBN: 9780140447873
ISBN 10: 0140447873
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 16 October 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian physician and writer of short stories and plays, including the masterpieces: 'Uncle Vanya', 'The Seagull', and 'The Cherry Orchard'. Ronald Wilks has translated many Russian works of literature including, for Penguin, those of Gorky, Sologub, Tolstoy, Pushkin, and Chekhov. Paul Debreczeny is Professor of Russian at the University of North Carolina. Ronald Wilks has translated many Russian works of literature including, for Penguin, those of Gorky, Sologub, Tolstoy, Pushkin, and Chekhov. Paul Debreczeny is Professor of Russian at the University of North Carolina.