The importance of Chekhov's stories is now recognized by readers as well as by fellow authors. Their themes - alienation, the absurdity and tragedy of human existence - have as much relevance today as when they were written, and this superb new trans...
Anton Chekhov is a unique force in modern drama, his works interpreted and adapted internationally. This volume contains the 'The Power of Hypnotism', the first version of 'Ivanov', Chekhov's early humorous dialogues and a description...
Chekhov was a Russian who wrote short stories and plays. Plays included in this volume are The Three Sisters, The Proposal, The Wedding, The Bear, A Tragedian on Spite of Himself, and The Cherry Orchard, On the High Road, and The Anniversary. The historic...
Anton Chekhov is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of short stories. He constructs stories where action and drama are implied rather than described openly, and which leave much to the reader's imagination.
These stories depict forms of mental experience that include depression, meglomania, boredom and frustration. In each tale, the characters experience moments in which they face the truth of their existance.