Anton Chekov's Selected Short Stories
Gilded Pocket Edition (Arcturus Ornate Classics)
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| Autor: |
Anton Chekhov
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| Jazyk: |
anglicky |
| Vazba: |
pevná |
| Počet stran: |
192 |
| Formát: |
10,5 x 16,5 cm |
| ISBN/EAN: |
9781398840263 |
| Překladatel: |
Constance Garnett |
| Nakladatel: |
Arcturus |
| Rok vydání: |
2025 |
| Edice: |
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"Chekhov's stories are as wonderful (and necessary) now as when they first appeared. [...] stories that shrive us as well as delight and move us, that lay bare our emotions in ways only true art can accomplish" - Raymond Carver
This elegant pocket edition brings together 25 celebrated short stories by Anton Chekhov, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges.
Chekhov's short stories were some of the most influential in modern literature. Relying on subtlety and clever characterization rather than explicit action, his sketches of Russian life bring out comedy, tragedy and all aspects of human nature. This beautiful collection features some of Chekhov's most celebrated stories, including 'Vanka', 'The Lady with a Dog' and 'Gooseberries', using the classic translation by Constance Garnett.
This beautiful gift edition is presented with gilded page edges, foil cover embossing and patterned endpapers, making a wonderful collectible edition for any lover of classic literature.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature. About the Author Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was one of Russia's greatest short story writers, a playwright and a novelist. He worked as a doctor, too, and initially began writing for the financial rewards it presented.
Constance Garnett (1861-1946) was an English translator of nineteenth-century Russian literature. She was the first to translate Dostoyevsky and Chekhov into English and these translations remain highly acclaimed.
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