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Twenty-two lesser-known short stories from Anton Chekhov
(1860-1904), including The Horse-Stealers, Ward No. 6, and the
Petchenyeg.
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The Willow and Other Stories
Anton Chekhov; Translated by Stephen Pimenoff
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Old Arkhip sits every day by the roots of a wizened, hunchbacked
willow, fishing and exchanging whispered stories with the ancient
tree. One of these takes Arkhip three decades back in time, to a
quiet day in early spring when a strange encounter shook him
momentarily from the rural bliss in which he lived, catapulting him
into a world of crime, corruption, violence and murder. A
quintessential example of Chekhov’s artistry, ‘The Willow’ is
here accompanied by thirty-two other short stories – some of them
never or rarely translated into English – which are
representative of the three main phases of the author’s career:
the short, light-hearted pieces of the late 1880s, the darker, more
pessimistic tales of his maturity and the psychologically nuanced
stories he wrote towards the end of his life. Taken together, this
collection is further proof of Chekhov’s unparalleled skills as a
practitioner of the short-story genre.
The essential edition of the greatest stories by the Russian master
of the form Chekhov was without doubt one of the greatest observers
of human nature in all its untidy complexity. His short stories,
written throughout his life and newly translated for this essential
collection, are exquisite masterpieces in miniature. Here are tales
offering a glimpse of beauty, the memory of a mistaken kiss,
daydreams of adultery, a lifetime of marital neglect, the frailty
of life, the inevitability of death, and the hilarious pomposity of
ordinary men and women. They range from the lighthearted comic
tales of his early years to some of the most achingly profound
stories ever composed.
All the farces of Russia's greatest dramatist are rendered here in
the classic lively translations which audiences and scholars alike
applaud on the stage and in the classroom. The blustering,
stuttering eloquence of Chekhov's unlikely heroes has endured to
shape the voice of contemporary theatre. This volume presents seven
minor masterpieces: Harmfulness of Tobacco, Swan Song, The Brute,
Marriage Proposal, Summer in the Country, A Wedding, The
Celebration.
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Uncle Vanya (Paperback)
Anton Chekhov; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Uncle Vanya (1898) is a four-act play by Russian short story writer
and playwright Anton Chekhov. It was first performed at the Moscow
Art Theatre in 1899, directed by acclaimed actor Konstantin
Stanislavski-who also played the role of Astrov. Reviews were
lukewarm at first, but as the play continued to run, Uncle Vanya
gained both popularity and critical prowess, and has since become
one of the most influential dramas ever produced. When retired
Professor Aleksandr Serebryakov and his young second wife Yelena
arrive at their country estate, they disrupt the mundanity and
relative boredom of provincial life for its inhabitants. While the
elderly Serebryakov enjoys life in the city, Sonya, his daughter,
and Vanya, his first wife's brother, remain at the estate to manage
its daily upkeep. Vanya, whose only companion is Mikhail Astrov, a
doctor dissatisfied with his life and role in the rural community,
regrets his failure to become a man of letters, and blames
Serebryakov for saddling him with responsibility for the estate. He
also loves the beautiful Yelena and wishes he had realized it
before she married his brother-in-law. Meanwhile, Sonya secretly
loves Astrov, but fears he thinks of her as only a friend. As
Serebryakov's decision to sell the estate in order to increase his
income is revealed, Vanya-incensed by years of disappointment and
disrespect, as well as his by own mother's idolization of the
Professor-reaches his breaking point, bringing the play to its
startling, powerful conclusion. Uncle Vanya is a masterful drama
that illuminates the intersecting obligations of family while
dissecting the bitterness and ambition which so often define the
relationships of men. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Anton Chekhov's
Uncle Vanya is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for
modern readers.
Love and Other Stories (1922) is a collection of twenty-three
stories by Russian writer Anton Chekhov. Recognized today as
foundational for the development of the modern short story, Anton
Chekhov has transcended Russian literature to become one of the
most popular and acclaimed authors in history, in any language.
This collection showcases the author's unique talent for
illuminating the intricacies of love and critiquing the values of
social and political circles. In "Love," an aging bachelor meets a
beautiful young woman named Sasha, sending passionate letters and
soon proposing to her. Despite signs of irreconcilable
differences-namely, Sasha's youthful innocence and childish
disposition-he marries her and soon longs for the freedom of single
life. "A Country Cottage" follows a young couple on a moonlit
stroll in the vicinity of their humble home. Passing the local
train station, they playfully discuss their plans for dinner while
remarking on the beauty of the landscape. When a train passes
through bearing a group of unexpected visitors, however, they find
themselves torn between a longing for solitude and their tedious
social obligations. In "The Death of a Government Clerk," a
low-level official accidentally sneezes on the person sitting in
front of him during a theater performance, only to realize the man
is a prominent General. Horrified, the clerk spends the next day
attempting to atone for his mistake, only to enrage the man
further. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Anton Chekhov's Love and Other
Stories is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern
readers.
The Prozorov sisters pine for Moscow. Culture and life brim in the
city center, while they live among the mundane of a crumbling army
garrison after their father's death. Though living with their
brother Andrey, nothing keeps them back but their own misfortune,
decisions, and the inertia of negativity that continues to follow
this family.
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Selected Stories (Paperback, New edition)
Anton Chekhov; Introduction by Joe Andrew; Notes by Joe Andrew; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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With an Introduction and Notes by Joe Andrew, Professor of Russian
Literature, Keele University. Anton Chekhov is widely regarded as
one of the greatest writers of short stories. He constructs stories
where action and drama are implied rather than described openly,
and which leave much to the reader's imagination. This collection
contains some of the most important of his earliest and shortest
comic sketches, as well as examples of his great, mature works.
Throughout, the doctor-turned-writer displays compassion for human
suffering and misfortune, but is always able to see the comical,
even farcical aspects of the human condition. Chekhov sees and
depicts life with unwavering honesty and truthfulness, although a
clear moral sense can be detected beneath his apparent objectivity.
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About Love (Hardcover)
Anton Chekhov; Translated by Ronald Wilks
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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions
of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest
writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.
Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take
us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England
to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on
the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and
printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile
cloth and stamped with foil. Widely considered to be one of
greatest ever writers of the form, Anton Chekhov's short stories
offer unforgettable character, crystalline expression, and deep,
powerful mystery. Collected here are five of his very best tales,
'The Lady with the Little Dog', 'The House with the Mezzanine', and
the trilogy of stories, 'The Man in the Case', 'Gooseberries' and
'About Love'.
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The Seagull
Anton Chekhov; Adapted by Anya Reiss
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We need the theatre, couldn’t, couldn’t do without it. Could
we? A successful actress visits her brother’s isolated estate far
from the city, throwing the frustrated residents unfulfilled
ambitions into sharp relief. As her son attempts to impress with a
self-penned play, putting much more than his pride at stake, others
dream of fame, love and the ability to change their past.
Chekhov’s darkly comic masterpiece is reignited for the 21st
century by one of the most exciting new voices in British Theatre,
Anya Reiss, Winner of the Most Promising Playwright at both the
Evening Standard and Critics’ Circle awards. This updated and
revised edition was published following the West End production
directed by Jamie Lloyd in 2022.
Weird isn't it. Years of the same old thing and then suddenly,
without warning, tomorrow is a stranger. An old starship. Far from
Earth. Prema Ramesh, the ship's grieving commander, seeks solace in
the sacred mission of her ancestors: leading the remnants of
humanity towards the Destination. A bountiful world on which their
descendants will one day thrive. But after centuries in the void,
the creaking vessel is falling apart, its crew is suffering. What
good is a promised paradise when the present is unbearable? So when
rumour spreads of another viable, much closer planet, the crew
begin to dream of different possibilities. It could all end now. A
new future beckons. But first the old structures must crumble. They
won't fall without a fight. A playful adaptation of Chekhov's
tragicomic final work. Joy in the infinite, loss on a galactic
scale, small lives and great ambitions adrift in the cosmos. This
edition is published to coincide with the world premiere at the
Yard Theatre, London, in September 2022. A The Yard Theatre, ETT
and HOME Manchester production, co-commissioned by The Yard Theatre
and ETT.
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The Sneeze (Paperback)
Anton Chekhov; Adapted by Michael Frayn
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Comprising four one-act comic vaudevilles and four short stories
adapted for the stage by Michael Frayn, The Sneeze introduces
readers to a less familiar selection of work by one of the greatest
precursors of modern drama. First published in 1989, this reissue
includes The Sneeze; The Alien Corn; The Bear; The Evils of
Tobacco; The Inspector-General; Swan Song; The Prospect, and Plots.
Michael Frayns translations of Chekhovs work marry the expertise of
the translator with the innate understanding of a master dramatist
and are widely regarded as the truest, most authentic renderings of
Chekhovs work: His keen imaginative sympathy with the great Russian
dramatist extends beyond translation ...But translation is an art
at which he excels. Spectator
The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories (1917) is a collection of
nine stories by Russian writer Anton Chekhov. Recognized today as
foundational for the development of the modern short story, Anton
Chekhov has transcended Russian literature to become one of the
most popular and acclaimed authors in history, in any language.
This collection includes "The Lady with the Dog," a meditative tale
of forbidden desire and the frailty of hope described by Vladimir
Nabokov as "one of the greatest stories ever written" despite
breaking "[a]ll the traditional rules" of storytelling. The title
story of the collection follows Dmitri Gurov, a married middle-aged
man who falls in love with a young newlywed while on vacation in
Yalta. The woman he desires, Anna Sergeyevna, is also unhappy with
her marriage, and soon the two spend their days together before
Anna decides to go home to her husband. Back in Moscow, Gurov-a man
who has had many affairs-finds himself unable to shake the memory
of Anna, and longs for the chance to see her once more. In "A
Doctor's Visit," a young doctor named Korlyov journeys to the home
of a recently deceased industrialist, where he has been called to
care for the frail heiress Liza. There, he finds himself beset with
dark thoughts and even darker visions, and soon discovers that the
cure for Liza's illness may be far beyond his skill. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Anton Chekhov's The Lady with the Dog and Other
Stories is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern
readers.
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The Seagull (Paperback)
Anton Chekhov; Contributions by Mint Editions
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"Chekhov, speaking simply and never otherwise than as an artist and
a humane man, shows us in fullness and plenitude the mystery of our
lives."-Eudora Welty "What writers influenced me as a young man?
Chekhov! As a dramatist? Chekhov! As a story writer?
Chekhov!"-Tennessee Williams The Seagull is Anton Chekhov's
brilliant four-act play that is considered a monumental work of
drama, and one of the most sublime literary examinations of the
complexities of love and friendship. First performed over a century
ago, this play remains one of the most widely staged productions
throughout the world. The four protagonists in The Seagull are all
artists; Trigorin is a well-established writer, Arkadina is a
renowned yet aging actress, her son Treplev is a struggling writer,
and Nina is a young aspiring actress who is in love with Treplev.
Success in love and in their art is a shared intent, yet within the
play each character experiences an existential crisis in the
darkness of unrequited love. With its play-within-a-play, its nods
to Shakespeare, and intimate and profound character portrayals,
this is an essential read for all serious students of drama and
Russian literature. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Seagull is
both modern and readable.
The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories (1917) is a collection of
nine stories by Russian writer Anton Chekhov. Recognized today as
foundational for the development of the modern short story, Anton
Chekhov has transcended Russian literature to become one of the
most popular and acclaimed authors in history, in any language.
This collection includes "The Lady with the Dog," a meditative tale
of forbidden desire and the frailty of hope described by Vladimir
Nabokov as "one of the greatest stories ever written" despite
breaking "[a]ll the traditional rules" of storytelling. The title
story of the collection follows Dmitri Gurov, a married middle-aged
man who falls in love with a young newlywed while on vacation in
Yalta. The woman he desires, Anna Sergeyevna, is also unhappy with
her marriage, and soon the two spend their days together before
Anna decides to go home to her husband. Back in Moscow, Gurov-a man
who has had many affairs-finds himself unable to shake the memory
of Anna, and longs for the chance to see her once more. In "A
Doctor's Visit," a young doctor named Korlyov journeys to the home
of a recently deceased industrialist, where he has been called to
care for the frail heiress Liza. There, he finds himself beset with
dark thoughts and even darker visions, and soon discovers that the
cure for Liza's illness may be far beyond his skill. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Anton Chekhov's The Lady with the Dog and Other
Stories is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern
readers.
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Ivanov (Paperback)
Anton Chekhov; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Ivanov (1889) is a drama in four acts by Russian writer Anton
Chekhov. Written in ten days, the play premiered in 1887 at
Moscow's Korsh Theatre and was initially a failure due to its
rushed composition, production issues, and significant changes made
to Chekhov's script. Disappointed but far from discouraged, Chekhov
reworked the play to his satisfaction, and the edited version
premiered to rave reviews in St. Petersburg in 1889. The play
follows a man named Nikolai Ivanov and his wife Anna Petrovna.
Deeply in debt, Ivanov is unable to pay for the recommended
treatment for his wife's tuberculosis, which requires an extended
stay in Crimea. When Ivanov leaves his estate to visit the
Lebedev's, a wealthy socialite family to whom he is indebted, Anna
and Lvov secretly follow him. There, he is seduced by the Lebedev's
daughter Sasha, who confesses her love for him and convinces Ivanov
to betray his wife. Anna witnesses their act in secret, and later
confronts the man for whom she gave up her religion, family, and
inheritance to marry. Incensed, Ivanov reveals to her the true
nature of her illness, and the reality of his depravity is
revealed. As the play concludes, Lvov decides that in order to
prevent Ivanov from ruining the lives of others, he must be willing
to risk his own. Ivanov is a psychologically intense drama by Anton
Chekhov, a master storyteller whose characters always seem to lurk
at the limit of decency, and yet remain fearfully human. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Anton Chekhov's Ivanov is a classic of Russian
literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Three Sisters (Paperback)
Anton Chekhov; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Three Sisters (1900) is a drama in four acts by Russian playwright
and short story writer Anton Chekhov. It was first performed at the
Moscow Art Theatre in 1901, directed by acclaimed actor Konstantin
Stanislavski-who also played the role of Aleksandr Ignatyevich
Vershinin, a philosophizing artillery officer in love with middle
Prozorov sister Masha. Reviews were mixed at first, but as the play
continued to run, Three Sisters became a popular success, acclaimed
by audiences and critics alike. The play follows the Provorov
family, focusing on sisters Olga, Masha, and Irina, as well as
their brother Andrei. Each character struggles to balance their
secret ambitions while facing the daily circumstances of reality.
Olga, the oldest sister, is an unmarried schoolteacher who often
finds herself responsible for the lives and happiness of others.
Masha, the middle sister, is unhappily married to the kind Latin
teacher Fyodor Kulygin, who knows about her affair with
Lieutenant-Colonel Vershinin but continues to love and care for
her. Irina, the youngest, is a vain and childish woman engaged to a
man she respect but does not love. Andrei is initially an ambitious
and energetic young man whose ill-fated marriage ruins not only his
prospects of becoming a professor in Moscow, but his will to live
as a man with any sense of self-respect. Natasha, who begins as an
orphaned young woman unfit for high society, eventually emerges as
a manipulative, envious woman whose love for her two children is
matched only by her will to control the lives of the entire
Prozorov family. Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov is a brilliant
drama whose complex characters make us believe, for a time, in an
art more real than life. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Anton Chekhov's
Three Sisters is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for
modern readers.
The Cherry Orchard (1903) is Russian playwright and short story
writer Anton Chekhov's final play. It was first performed at the
Moscow Art Theatre in 1904, directed by acclaimed actor Konstantin
Stanislavski-who also played the role of Leonid Gayev, the bizarre
and uninspired brother of Madame Ranevskaya. It has since become
one of twentieth century theater's most important-and most
frequently staged-dramatic works. After five years of living in
Paris with her lover-where she fled following the death of her
young son-Madame Ranevskaya is brought back to her Russian estate
by her daughter Anya. In her absence, Varya, Ranevskaya's adopted
daughter, has cared for the estate to the best of her ability, but
the family's debts have forced them to put the house and its
renowned cherry orchard up for auction. Leonid Gayev, Madame
Ranevskaya's brother, hopes to keep the estate, while Yermolai
Lopakhin-a wealthy neighbor despite being born a peasant-encourages
the family to sell. Although they initially shelter Madame
Ranevskaya, she soon discovers the truth and decides-against the
family's wishes-to throw a party none of them can afford. As the
play reaches its tragic conclusion, the wealthy are forced to
acknowledge their circumstances have changed, and the characters
who depend on them for employment must do what they can to survive.
The Cherry Orchard is a powerful drama that takes an unsparing
appraisal of the massive shift in political and social
circumstances undergone by Russians in the early twentieth century.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard is a
classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Bishop and Other Stories (1919) is a collection of short
stories by Russian writer Anton Chekhov. The title story of the
collection, originally published in 1902, finds the author at his
most introspective. Written while Chekhov was dealing with the long
term effects of tuberculosis, a period in which he began to accept
the inevitability of his own death, "The Bishop" is a meditative
story that follows a dedicated man who, in the face of oblivion,
wants nothing more than to go about his work to the best of his
ability. "The Bishop" is the story of a man named Pyotr. Set during
Easter Week, it begins while Pyotr is passing out palms at a
service on the night before Palm Sunday. As he begins to feel
faint, he sees his mother-whose presence he did not expect-and
begins to cry. Over the next several days, Pyotr goes about his
duties, caring for the sick and dying, officiating at the local
cathedral, and meeting with his colleagues, all while growing
sicker and increasingly irritable. As he succumbs to typhoid fever,
his mother and his faith are all he has left in a world that will
soon forget him. "The Letter" is a similarly religious, earlier
story in which a conversation between two priests, Father Orlov and
Father Anastasi, is interrupted by the deacon. As the three discuss
what is to be done with the deacon's wayward son, the difference
between morality and mercy is illuminated for all to see. The
Bishop and Other Stories is a collection of seven short works of
fiction by Russian literary icon Anton Chekhov. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Anton Chekhov's The Bishop and Other Stories is a classic of
Russian literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Schoolmistress and Other Stories (1920) is a collection of
short stories by Russian writer Anton Chekhov. "The Schoolmistress"
was written in 1897 and published in an issue of Moscow's daily
newspaper Russkiye Vedomosti. Even for Chekhov, whose work is
characteristically bleak and noted for its unsparing realism, the
title story of this collection is particularly hopeless. And yet,
reading it alongside these other stories by a true icon of world
and Russian literature, one cannot help but feel a sense of hope,
reminded-as Chekhov's readers almost invariably are-of the light
one finds in even the darkest of places. "The Schoolmistress,"
which Chekhov wrote in Nice, is a brief story that follows Maria
Vasilyevna as she returns to the village where she lives and works
after collecting her pay in town. On the way, her cart nearly
overturns, and she is forced to get out in the middle of a freezing
river. To dry off, she takes a break at a local tavern, where she
meets the formerly handsome Khanov, a landlord of her acquaintance.
As she continues on her journey, she muses on her lot in life.
Beset with memories and regrets, she struggles to make it home to a
life she can hardly bear. "A Nervous Breakdown," originally
published in 1889, is the story of a young law student who
reluctantly agrees to accompany his friends on a night in Moscow's
red-light district. Overwhelmed with despair and guilt, he
struggles to reconcile what he sees with his own idealistic sense
of the world. These are only two of the twenty-one works collected
in The Schoolmistress and Other Stories, which showcase the immense
talents of Anton Chekhov, an icon of Russian literature. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Anton Chekhov's The Schoolmistress and Other
Stories is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern
readers.
A play based around youthful hopes and dreams squashed by the
necessary grind of life. Chekhov offers a closely observed study of
a family falling apart. Everything is taken from the three sisters
- Olga, Masha and Irina - the security of their comfortable home
life, their ambitious plans for a bright future, love and lovers. A
complex process of stripping away from them everything they hold
dear is played out over four increasingly tense acts, bringing
reward to some and despair to others.5 women, 9 men
Chekhov's iconic characters are relocated to Nigeria in this bold
new adaptation. Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil
War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their
father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the
country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict
encroaches on their provincial village, and the sisters long to
return to their former home in Lagos. Following his smash-hit
Barber Shop Chronicles, Inua Ellams returns to the National Theatre
with this heartbreaking retelling of Chekhov's classic play.
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Ivanov (Hardcover)
Anton Chekhov; Translated by Yasen Payankon, Peter Christensen
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The first of Chekhov's full-length dramas, Ivanov treads a fine
line between broad comedy and tragic melodrama.
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