Elusive and subtle,

The stories in this selection are among Chekhov's most poignant and lyrical. The book includes well-known pieces such as The Lady with the Little Dog, as well as less familiar work like Gusev inspired by Chekhov's travels in the Far East, and Rothschild's Violin, a haunting and darkly humorous tale about death and loss.

Arrangement and Purpose

The stories are arranged chronologically to show the evolution of Chekhov's art. (Goodreads)