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

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Anton Chekhov
Translated by Ronald Wilks
Notes by Ronald Wilks
Introduction by Paul Debreczeny
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
Short stories
ISBN/Barcode 9780140447873
ClassificationsDewey:891.733
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Classics
Publication Date 29 August 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

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.