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Anton Chekhov left an indelible impact on every literary form in which he wrote, but none more so than short fiction. Now, renowned translators Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky give us their renderings of fifty-two Chekhov stories. These stories, which span the complete arc of his career, reveal the extraordinary variety and unexpectedness of his work, from the farcically comic to the darkly complex, showing that there is no one single type of āChekhov story.ā They are populated by a remarkable range of characters who come from all parts of Russia and all walks of life, including landowners, peasants, soldiers, farmers, teachers, students, hunters, shepherds, mistresses, wives, and children. Taken together, they demonstrate how Chekhov democratized the form.
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Included in this volume are tales translated into English for the first time, including āReadingā and āAn Educated Blockhead.ā Early stories such as āJoy,ā āAnguish,ā and āA Little Jokeā sit alongside such later works as āThe Siren,ā āBig Volodya and Little Volodya,ā āIn the Cart,ā and āAbout Love.ā In its range, in its narrative artistry, and in its perceptive probing of the human condition, this collection promises profound delight.
This book title, Fifty-Two Stories - 9780525562382, ISBN: 9780525562382, by Anton Chekhov, Richard Pevear, Larissa Volokhonsky, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group (January 19, 2021) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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