The Essential Tales Of Chekhov

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From one of Russias greatest writers Anton Chekhov an indispensable collection full of humor truth and insight edited and introduced by American master Richard Fordpart of Eccos The Art of the Story series Of the two hundred stories that Anton Chekhov wrote the twenty stories that appear in this extraordinary collection were personally chosen by master of the short form Richard Ford. Included are the familiar masterpieces"The Kiss " "The Darling " and "The Lady with the Dog"as well as several brilliant lesser-known tales such as "A Blunder " "Hush! " and "Champagne." These stories ordered from 1886 to 1899 are drawn from Chekhovs most fruitful years as a short story writer. A truly balanced selection they exhibit the qualities that make Chekhov one of the greatest fiction writers of all time: his gift for detail dialogue and humor; his emotional perception and compassion; and his understanding that lifes most important moments are often the most overlooked. "The reason we like Chekhov so much now at our centurys end " writes Ford in his perceptive introduction "is because his stories from the last centurys end feel so modern to us are so much of our own time and mind." Exquisitely translated by the renowned Constance Garnett these stories present a wonderful opportunity to introduce yourself toor become reacquainted withan artist whose genius and influence only increase with every passing generation.