Anton Chekhov Books

Taken from The Oxford Chekhov, the stories in this collection include "The Butterfly," "Ariadne," "A Dreary Story," "Neighbours," "An Anonymous Story," and "Doctor Startsev," as well as the title story. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

The 100 finest short stories ever written, collected in one gorgeous volume.

The second unique collection of Constance Garnett's translations of Chekhov's short fiction, selected for riverrun editions by Janet Malcolm

This anthology presents a compelling exploration of crime through a blend of fiction and non-fiction, drawing from a variety of sources to illuminate the complexities of criminal behavior. The collection features notable works such as Thomas de Quincey's "On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts," and includes contributions from celebrated authors like Julian Symons, Anton Chekhov, and James M. Cain. Readers will encounter a diverse range of narratives, from Kafka's "A Case of Fratricide" to Faulkner's "Smoke," alongside critical essays discussing the nature of detective stories by figures like G.K. Chesterton and Raymond Chandler. The anthology also includes works by literary giants such as Edgar Allan Poe, Oscar Wilde, and Georges Simenon, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives on crime and morality. The collection is not just a showcase of storytelling; it also delves into the psychological and societal implications of crime, featuring essays and reflections that challenge readers to consider the underlying motivations behind criminal acts. With a mix of classic and contemporary pieces, this anthology serves as both an engaging read and a thought-provoking examination of the darker aspects of human nature.

"Kashtanka" is an 1887 short story by Anton Chekhov. It follows the adventures of Kashtanka, a young foxey-looking mongrel owned by a drunken carpenter named Luka Alexandrovich. After getting lost due to her own mischief and being frightened by a military band, Kashtanka finds herself in a state of hunger and desperation. She reflects on her dire situation, contemplating the impossibility of living in such conditions. As she huddles by the entrance of an unfamiliar house, the story explores themes of survival, the bond between humans and animals, and the struggles of life from the perspective of a lost and vulnerable creature. Chekhov's narrative captures the emotional depth of Kashtanka's plight, inviting readers to empathize with her journey and the challenges she faces in a world filled with uncertainty.

A premium bound, Dutch language collection of "15 Famous Short Stories" by "Anton Tsjechow" (a Dutch phonetic transcription of the author's name). Een keuze uit zijn oeuvre. Bevat de volgende verhalen: De dame met het hondje - Over de liefde - Ionitsj - Angst - De zwarte monnik - Zaal 6 - Wolodja - Thuis - In het ravijn - Een hulpeloos schepsel - Bridge - De redenaar - Het kunstwerk - De verstandige portier - De nare jongen.

Литературное наследие русского писателя и драматурга Антона Павловича Чехова - он же Антоша, он же Человек без селезенки, он же Брат моего брата, он же Антоша Чехонте - составляет более 30 томов. А.П.Чехов за всю свою творческую жизнь не написал ни одного романа, он - признанный мастер "короткой прозы", но каждый его рассказ - это вся человеческая жизнь в ее трагикомической полноте. Стиль А.П.Чехова - отточенный и филигранный, язык прост и лаконичен. Л.Н.Толстой, хваля рассказы Чехова, говорил, что у него каждая деталь "либо нужна, либо прекрасна".

В книгу вошли самые известные рассказы А.П. Чехова: «Каштанка», «Хамелеон», «Ванька», «Человек в футляре», «Палата № 6», «Дама с собачкой» и другие, изучение которых предусмотрено школьной программой. Рассказы Чехова коротки, но за видимой простотой в них скрыты глубина смысла и сложность художественного построения. Лаконичность, потрясающий юмор, ирония и богатое содержание делают их уникальными и не имеющими аналогов в мировой литературе. Максим Горький писал: «Никто не понимал так ясно и тонко, как Антон Чехов, трагизм мелочей жизни, никто до него не умел так беспощадно правдиво нарисовать людям позорную и тоскливую картину их жизни в тусклом хаосе мещанской обыденщины».