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My Life

Author : Anton Chekhov
Publisher : Melville House
ISBN 13 : 1612192483
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book My Life written by Anton Chekhov and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ...perhaps I was not living as I ought. Renowned as the greatest short story writer ever, Anton Chekhov was also a master of the novella, and perhaps his most overlooked is this gem, My Life—the tale of a rebellious young man so disgusted with bourgeois society that he drops out to live amongst the working classes, only to find himself confronted by the morally and mentally deadening effects of provincialism. The 1896 tale is partly a commentary on Tolstoyan philosophy, and partly an autobiographical reflection on Chekhov's own small-town background. But it is, more importantly, Chekhov in his prime, displaying all his famous strengths—vivid characters, restrained but telling details, and brilliant psychological observation—and one of his most stirring themes: the youthful struggle to maintain idealism against growing isolation. The Art of The Novella Series Too short to be a novel, too long to be a short story, the novella is generally unrecognized by academics and publishers. Nonetheless, it is a form beloved and practiced by literature's greatest writers. In the Art Of The Novella series, Melville House celebrates this renegade art form and its practitioners with titles that are, in many instances, presented in book form for the first time.

The Complete Short Novels

Author : Anton Chekhov
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 030742829X
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Short Novels written by Anton Chekhov and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book Jacket Status: Jacketed) Aanton Chekhov, widely hailed as the supreme master of the short story, also wrote five works long enough to be called short novels–here brought together in one volume for the first time, in a masterly new translation by the award-winning translators Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky. The Steppe–the most lyrical of the five–is an account of a nine-year-old boy’s frightening journey by wagon train across the steppe of southern Russia. The Duel sets two decadent figures–a fanatical rationalist and a man of literary sensibility–on a collision course that ends in a series of surprising reversals. In The Story of an Unknown Man, a political radical spying on an important official by serving as valet to his son gradually discovers that his own terminal illness has changed his long-held priorities in startling ways. Three Years recounts a complex series of ironies in the personal life of a rich but passive Moscow merchant. In My Life, a man renounces wealth and social position for a life of manual labor. The resulting conflict between the moral simplicity of his ideals and the complex realities of human nature culminates in a brief apocalyptic vision that is unique in Chekhov’s work.

Anton Chekhov

Author : Donald Rayfield
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571309291
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (713 download)

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Download or read book Anton Chekhov written by Donald Rayfield and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The description 'definitive' is too easily used, but Donald Rayfield's biography of Chekhov merits it unhesitatingly. To quote no less an authority than Michael Frayn: 'With question the definitive biography of Chekhov, and likely to remain so for a very long time to come. Donald Rayfield starts with the huge advantage of much new material that was prudishly suppressed under the Soviet regime, or tactfully ignored by scholars. But his mastery of all the evidence, both old and new - a massive archive - is magisterial, his background knowledge of the period is huge; his Russian is sensitive to every colloquial nuance of the day, and his tone is sure. He captures a likeness of the notoriously elusive Chekhov which at last begins to seem recognisably human - and even more extraordinary.' Chekhov's life was short, he was only forty-four when he died, and dogged with ill-health but his plays and short stories assure him of his place in the literary pantheon. Here is a biography that does him full justice, in short, unapologetically to repeat that word 'definitive'. 'I don't remember any monograph by a Western scholar on a Russian author having such success. . . Nikita Mikhalkov said that before this book came out we didn't know Chekhov. . . The author doesn't invent, add or embellish anything . . . Rayfield is motivated by the Westerner's urge not ot hold information back, however grim it may be.' Anatoli Smelianski, Director of Moscow Arts Theatre School 'It is hard to imagine another book about Chekhov after this one by Donald Rayfield.' Arthur Miller, Sunday Times 'Donald Rayfield's exemplary biography draws on a daunting array of material inacessible or ignored by his predecessors.' Nikolai Tolstoy, The Literary Review 'Donald Rayfield, Chekhov's best and definitive biographer.' William Boyd, Guardian

Anton Chekhov's Life and Thought

Author : Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780810114609
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book Anton Chekhov's Life and Thought written by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1973, this collection of Chekhov's correspondence is widely regarded as the best introduction to this great Russian writer. Weighted heavily toward the correspondence dealing with literary and intellectual matters, this extremely informative collection provides fascinating insight into Chekhov's development as a writer. Michael Henry Heim's excellent translation and Simon Karlinsky's masterly headnotes make this volume an essential text for anyone interested in Chekhov.

Freedom from Violence and Lies

Author : Michael C. Finke
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1789144299
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)

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Download or read book Freedom from Violence and Lies written by Michael C. Finke and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2021-11-11 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enlightening, nuanced, and accessible introduction to the life and work of one of the greatest writers of short fiction in history. Anton Chekhov’s stories and plays endure, far beyond the Russian context, as outstanding modern literary models. In a brief, remarkable life, Chekhov rose from lower-class, provincial roots to become a physician, leading writer, and philanthropist, all in the face of a progressive fatal disease. In this new biography, Michael C. Finke analyzes Chekhov’s major stories, plays, and nonfiction in the context of his life, both fleshing out the key features of Chekhov’s poetics of prose and drama and revealing key continuities across genres, as well as between his lesser-studied early writings and the later works. An excellent resource for readers new to Chekhov, this book also presents much original scholarship and is an accessible, comprehensive overview of one of the greatest modern dramatists and writers of short fiction in history.

Our Country Friends

Author : Gary Shteyngart
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1984855131
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book Our Country Friends written by Gary Shteyngart and published by Random House. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • GOOD MORNING AMERICA BUZZ PICK • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Financial Times, The Washington Post, Time, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Kirkus Reviews “A perfect novel for these times and all times, the single textual artifact from the pandemic era I would place in a time capsule as a representation of all that is good and true and beautiful about literature.”—Molly Young, The New York Times (Editors’ Choice) Eight friends, one country house, and six months in isolation—a novel about love, friendship, family, and betrayal hailed as a “virtuoso performance” (USA Today) and “an homage to Chekhov with four romances and a finale that will break your heart” (The Washington Post) In the rolling hills of upstate New York, a group of friends and friends-of-friends gathers in a country house to wait out the pandemic. Over the next six months, new friendships and romances will take hold, while old betrayals will emerge, forcing each character to reevaluate whom they love and what matters most. The unlikely cast of characters includes a Russian-born novelist; his Russian-born psychiatrist wife; their precocious child obsessed with K-pop; a struggling Indian American writer; a wildly successful Korean American app developer; a global dandy with three passports; a Southern flamethrower of an essayist; and a movie star, the Actor, whose arrival upsets the equilibrium of this chosen family. Both elegiac and very, very funny, Our Country Friends is the most ambitious book yet by the author of the beloved bestseller Super Sad True Love Story.

My Life The Story of A Provincial

Author : Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Life The Story of A Provincial written by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-08-22 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Life: The Story of a Provincial is a compelling narrative that blends introspective reflection with social critique, offering a nuanced portrayal of the human condition. Perfect for readers who appreciate insightful character studies and the masterful storytelling of one of Russia's greatest literary figures.

Anyuta

Author : Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 8 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Anyuta written by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-08-19 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the poignant narrative of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov's "Anyuta." This short story follows the life of Anyuta, a young woman facing the challenges and disillusionments of her circumstances. Chekhov’s narrative delves into her personal struggles and the societal pressures that shape her life, offering a sensitive portrayal of her experiences. Chekhov, renowned for his empathetic and insightful character studies, captures the essence of Anyuta’s emotional journey and the broader social context in which she lives. His story provides a reflective look at the complexities of personal and societal influences on an individual's life. "Anyuta" is a moving exploration of personal struggles and social constraints, perfect for readers who appreciate Chekhov’s deep and compassionate approach to character-driven storytelling.

Chekhov's Journey

Author : Ian Watson
Publisher : Gateway
ISBN 13 : 0575114622
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (751 download)

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Download or read book Chekhov's Journey written by Ian Watson and published by Gateway. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1890 the Russian author Chekhov undertook an historic journey across Siberia to the convict island of Sakhalin. A hundred years later, in an isolated artist's retreat, a Soviet film unit prepares to commemorate his journey by using a technique that will cause their chosen actor to not only play the role of the playwright, but to believe that he is Chekhov. But the situations Mikhail acts out diverge wildly from known biographical facts when Chekhov hears of an explosion in the Tunguska region of Siberia. Yet the real Tunguska explosion occurred in 1908 - so how could Chekhov have possible heard of it in 1890?

Anton Chekhov - My Life

Author : Anton Chekhov
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Anton Chekhov - My Life written by Anton Chekhov and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-16 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russian writer Anton Chekhov is recognized as a master of the modern short story and a leading playwright of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through stories such as "The Steppe" and "The Lady with the Dog," and plays such as The Seagull and Uncle Vanya, Anton Chekhov emphasized the depths of human nature, the hidden significance of everyday events and the fine line between comedy and tragedy. Chekhov died of tuberculosis on July 15, 1904, in Badenweiler, Germany. Chekhov wrote many of his greatest works from the 1890s through the last few years of his life. In his short stories of that period he revealed a profound understanding of human nature and the ways in which ordinary events can carry deeper meaning. Chekhov is considered one of the major literary figures of his time. His plays are still staged worldwide, and his overall body of work influenced important writers of an array of genres, including James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams and Henry Miller.Includes a biography of the author.

The Murder

Author : Anton Chekhov
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Murder written by Anton Chekhov and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-10 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Murder' is a short story written by Anton Chekhov. It begins at the evening service celebrated at Progonnaya Station. Before the great ikon, painted in glaring colors on a background of gold, stood the crowd of railway servants with their wives and children, and also of the timbermen and sawyers who worked close to the railway line. All stood in silence, fascinated by the glare of the lights and the howling of the snow-storm which was aimlessly disporting itself outside, regardless of the fact that it was the Eve of the Annunciation. The old priest from Vedenyapino conducted the service; the sacristan and Matvey Terehov were singing.

The Death of a Civil Servant

Author : Anton Chekhov
Publisher : Alma Classics
ISBN 13 : 1847496865
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (474 download)

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Download or read book The Death of a Civil Servant written by Anton Chekhov and published by Alma Classics. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Death of a Civil Servant', an administrative clerk accidentally sneezes on a hierarchical superior at the opera, which results in great embarrassment and hilarious and futile attempts at atonement. The other short stories included in this volume, 'A Calculated Marriage', 'The Culprit', 'The Exclamation Mark', 'The Speech-Maker', 'Who Is to Blame?' and 'A Defenceless Creature' are in the same absurdly comical vein. This short collection shows Chekhov in an amusing, playful light, poking fun at the greed, sycophancy and ignorance of his characters, with the moral detachment that also characterizes his major, serious works.

How to Write Like Chekhov

Author : Anton Chekhov
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0786727012
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book How to Write Like Chekhov written by Anton Chekhov and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2008-10-23 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maxim Gorky said that no one understood -- the tragedy of life's trivialities -- as clearly as Anton Chekhov, widely considered the father of the modern short story and the modern play. Chekhov's singular ability to speak volumes with a single, impeccably chosen word, mesh comedy and pathos, and capture life's basic sadness as he entertains us, are why so many aspire to emulate him. How to Write Like Chekhov meticulously cherry-picks from Chekhov's plays, stories, and letters to his publisher, brother, and friends, offering suggestions and observations on subjects including plot and characters (and their names), descriptions and dialogue, and what to emphasize and avoid. This is a uniquely clear roadmap to Chekhov's intelligence and artistic expertise and an essential addition to the writing-guide shelf.

Longer Stories from the Last Decade

Author : Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780679606635
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book Longer Stories from the Last Decade written by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story is devastatingly symbolic of the corruption and hopelessness in Russia toward the end of the autocracy."--BOOK JACKET.

Reading Chekhov

Author : Janet Malcolm
Publisher : Granta Books
ISBN 13 : 1847085652
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Reading Chekhov written by Janet Malcolm and published by Granta Books. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Reading Chekhov Janet Malcolm takes on three roles: literary critic, biographer and journalist. Her close readings of Chekhov's stories and plays are interwoven with episodes from his life and framed by an account of a recent journey she made to St Petersburg. Malcolm demonstrates how the shadow of death that hovered over most of Chekhov's literary career - he became consumptive in his twenties and died in his forties - is almost everywhere reflected in the work. She writes of his childhood, his relationship with his family, his marriage, his travels, his early success, his exile to Yalta - always with an eye to connecting them to his themes and characters.

Chekhov

Author : Rosamund Bartlett
Publisher : Pocket Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chekhov written by Rosamund Bartlett and published by Pocket Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What made Chekhov tick? What served as a source of creative inspiration in his life? In answering these questions, Russian scholar Rosamund Bartlett focuses on the writer's intimate relationship with the places where he lived and traveled--Taganrog and the southern Russian steppes, Moscow, Petersburg, Siberia, the French Riviera, and Yalta. By looking at his life through the prism of these landscapes, it is possible to gain a far greater insight into one of the most enigmatic writers who ever lived. Chekhov: Scenes from a Liferestores the humor and warmth to a man too often seen as merely melancholic, and reminds us why many consider him to be the greatest short-story writer of all time.

Short Stories by Anton Chekhov

Author : Anton Chekhov
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780848825751
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book Short Stories by Anton Chekhov written by Anton Chekhov and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: