ISBN: 2edae84ff777f81df89a47105536588c

This captivating collection of short stories, selected from works written during Chekhov's prolific period, displays those qualities for which the Russian author and playwright is famous:… Mehr…

This captivating collection of short stories, selected from works written during Chekhov's prolific period, displays those qualities for which the Russian author and playwright is famous: a natural aptitude for detail, dialogue, humor, and compassion. The six masterfully executed tales, reprinted here in the authoritative Constance Garnett translation, include "The Darling," a poignant piece supporting the claim that life has no meaning without love; "The Kiss," a fanciful confection recounting an officer's brief encounter with an unknown woman; as well as "Anna on the Neck," "The Man in a Case," "The Malefactor," and the title story. As noted by author John Barth, "Chekhov is a superb anatomist of the human heart and an utter master of his literary means. The details of scene and behavior, the emotions registered ? seldom bravura, typically muted and complex, often as surprising to the characters themselves as to the reader but always right ? move, astonish, and delight us line after line, story after story." Languages , AU,DE,ES,FR,GB,UK,IT,MX,US English Languages & Linguistics, Perlego<

ISBN: 2edae84ff777f81df89a47105536588c

This captivating collection of short stories, selected from works written during Chekhov's prolific period, displays those qualities for which the Russian author and playwright is famous:… Mehr…

This captivating collection of short stories, selected from works written during Chekhov's prolific period, displays those qualities for which the Russian author and playwright is famous: a natural aptitude for detail, dialogue, humor, and compassion. The six masterfully executed tales, reprinted here in the authoritative Constance Garnett translation, include "The Darling, " a poignant piece supporting the claim that life has no meaning without love; "The Kiss, " a fanciful confection recounting an officer's brief encounter with an unknown woman; as well as "Anna on the Neck, " "The Man in a Case, " "The Malefactor, " and the title story. As noted by author John Barth, "Chekhov is a superb anatomist of the human heart and an utter master of his literary means. The details of scene and behavior, the emotions registered — seldom bravura, typically muted and complex, often as surprising to the characters themselves as to the reader but always right — move, astonish, and delight us line after line, story after story." Dover Publications Classics 9780486426761, BE,DE,FR,GB English Literature, Dover Publications<

2010, ISBN: 2edae84ff777f81df89a47105536588c

Qontro Classic Books, Taschenbuch, 152 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-07-12T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Klassiker, Literatur & Fiktion, Kategorien, Bücher, Belletristik, Jugendbücher, Fremd… Mehr…

Qontro Classic Books, Taschenbuch, 152 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-07-12T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Klassiker, Literatur & Fiktion, Kategorien, Bücher, Belletristik, Jugendbücher, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Featured Categories, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_4901, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_0, Special Features Stores, Taschenbücher, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_4201, Qontro Classic Books, 2010<