The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91
1st Edition
Published on 27. January 2005
416 pages
978-0-14-191570-8 (ISBN)
Description
This collection of Chekhov's finest early writing reveals a young writer mastering the art of the short story. 'The Steppe', which established his reputation, is the unforgettable tale of a boy's journey to a new school in Kiev, travelling through majestic landscapes towards an unknown destiny. 'Gusev' depicts an ocean voyage, where the sea takes on a terrifying, primeval power; 'The Kiss' portrays a shy soldier's failed romantic encounter; and in 'The Duel' two men's enmity ends in farce. Haunting and highly atmospheric, all the stories in this volume show a writer emerging from the shadow of his masters - Tolstoy, Turgenev and Gogol - and discovering his own voice. They also illustrate Chekhov's genius for evoking the natural world and exploring inner lives.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
File size
1,96 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-14-191570-8 (9780141915708)
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Anton Chekhov
The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91
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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.
Donald Rayfield is Professor of Russian at Queen Mary & Westfield College, London and author of the acclaimed biography 'Anton Chekhov: A Life'
Ronald Wilks has translated many Russian works of literature including, for Penguin, those of Gorky, Sologub, Tolstoy, Pushkin, and Chekhov.
Donald Rayfield is Professor of Russian at Queen Mary & Westfield College, London and author of the acclaimed biography 'Anton Chekhov: A Life'
