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Love and Other Stories

By Anton Chekhov
Series: Mint Editions
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Love and Other Stories is a collection of twenty-three short stories by Anton Chekhov that explore the complexities of love and the subtle criticisms of social and political life. From the poignant tale of an aging bachelor’s ill-fated marriage in "Love" to the quiet tensions between solitude and social obligation in "A Country Cottage," and the comic tragedy of a government clerk’s anxious misstep in "The Death of a Government Clerk," these stories showcase Chekhov’s masterful insight into human nature and relationships.
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This collection will appeal to readers interested in classic Russian literature, those who appreciate finely crafted short stories, and anyone fascinated by delicate explorations of love and society.

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Love and Other Stories (1922) is a collection of twenty-three stories by Russian writer Anton Chekhov. Recognized today as foundational for the development of the modern short story, Anton Chekhov has transcended Russian literature to become one of the most popular and acclaimed authors in history, in any language.

This collection showcases the author's unique talent for illuminating the intricacies of love and critiquing the values of social and political circles. In "Love," an aging bachelor meets a beautiful young woman named Sasha, sending passionate letters and soon proposing to her. Despite signs of irreconcilable differences—namely, Sasha's youthful innocence and childish disposition—he marries her and soon longs for the freedom of single life.

"A Country Cottage" follows a young couple on a moonlit stroll in the vicinity of their humble home. Passing the local train station, they playfully discuss their plans for dinner while remarking on the beauty of the landscape. When a train passes through bearing a group of unexpected visitors, however, they find themselves torn between a longing for solitude and their tedious social obligations.

In "The Death of a Government Clerk," a low-level official accidentally sneezes on the person sitting in front of him during a theatre performance, only to realise the man is a prominent General. Horrified, the clerk spends the next day attempting to atone for his mistake, only to enrage the man further. This edition of Anton Chekhov's Love and Other Stories is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern readers.

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With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781513206462

Publisher: Mint Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Mint Editions

Illustration: Illustrations

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Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 164

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Anton Chekhov Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Series: Mint Editions

About the Author

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian doctor, short-story writer, and playwright. Born in the port city of Taganrog, Chekhov was the third child of Pavel, a grocer and devout Christian, and Yevgeniya, a natural storyteller. His father, a violent and arrogant man, abused his wife and children and would serve as the inspiration for many of the writer’s most tyrannical and hypocritical characters. Chekhov studied at the Greek School in Taganrog, where he learned Ancient Greek. In 1876, his father’s debts forced the family to relocate to Moscow, where they lived in poverty while Anton remained in Taganrog to settle their finances and finish his studies. During this time, he worked odd jobs while reading extensively and composing his first written works. He joined his family in Moscow in 1879, pursuing a medical degree while writing short stories for entertainment and to support his parents and siblings. In 1876, after finishing his degree and contracting tuberculosis, he began writing for St. Petersburg’s Novoye Vremya, a popular paper which helped him to launch his literary career and gain financial independence. A friend and colleague of Leo Tolstoy, Maxim Gorky, and Ivan Bunin, Chekhov is remembered today for his skillful observations of everyday Russian life, his deeply psychological character studies, and his mastery of language and the rhythms of conversation.

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