Book 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.
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.
