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The Hunting Sketches Bk.2: The District Doctor and Other Stories

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An intriguing confession of doctor’s romantic involvement with a beautiful 20 year old patient. Followed by Turgenev’s exquisite, often meditative descriptions of Russian countryside and mysterious herbalist Kassyan infatuated with Gamayane, a prophetic bird of Russian folklore, a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. Read in English (unabridged). “It’s hard to die at twenty without having known love…” "Queer things happen in the world: you may live a long while with some people, and be on friendly terms with them, and never once speak openly with them from your soul; with others you have scarcely time to get acquainted, and all at once you are pouring out to him – or he to you – all your secrets, as though you were at confession."

Short Stories by Anton Chekhov: About Truth, Freedom, Happiness, and Love

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A timeless observation of the human condition from one of the best story writers in the history of world literature. Chekhov’s characteristic mix of humour and poignancy united by the themes of truth, freedom, happiness and love in the 14 story collection presented in this book. Chekhov himself described his work as comic satire: "All I wanted was to say honestly to people: 'Have a look at yourselves and see how bad and dreary your lives are!' The important thing is that people should realize that, for when they do, they will most certainly create another and better life for themselves. I will not live to see it, but I know that it will be quite different, quite unlike our present life.” "Happiness does not exist and should not exist. And if there is purpose in life, this purpose should not be our personal happiness, it should be about something more intelligent, something more divine", commented Leo Tolstoy after reading Chekhov’s trilogy included in this book.

Chekhov's influence on short story in America, England, Ireland

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Chekhov raised the portrayal of banality to the level of world literature. He developed the short story as a form of literary art to one of its highest peaks, and the translation of his stories into English has constituted one of the greatest single literary influences at work in the short story of America, England, and Ireland. This influence has been one of the factors encouraging the short-story writers of these nations to revolt against the conventional plot story and seek in simple and realistic terms to make of the story a form that more seriously reflects life. - James T Farrell

Profound psychological insight praised in Chekhov's stories by Dana Gioia

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Anton Chekhov's late stories mark a pivotal moment in European fiction — the point where nineteenth-century realist conventions of the short story begin their transformation into the modern form. His psychological insight was profound and dynamic. Joyce may have more exactly captured the texture of human consciousness, but no short story writer has better expressed its often invisible complexities. - Dana Gioia

Chekhov's clear-eyed observance of life as lived — all somehow matches our experience.

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His meticulous anatomies of complicated human impulse and response, his view of what's funny and poignant, his clear-eyed observance of life as lived — all somehow matches our experience. - Richard Ford

All I wanted was to say honestly to people:

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"All I wanted was to say honestly to people: 'Have a look at yourselves and see how bad and dreary your lives are!' The important thing is that people should realize that, for when they do, they will most certainly create another and better life for themselves. I will not live to see it, but I know that it will be quite different, quite unlike our present life.” Listen in on what Anton Chekhov has to say...

One of the greatest dramatists of all time

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Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (Антон Павлович Чехов) 1860 – 1904, one of Russia's most cherished storyteller, playwright and one of the greatest dramatists of all time. New audio book adaptations narrated by Max Bollinger

Most writers of his time, and of today, would need a novel to tell what he can put into not very many pages.

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Listening to Chekhov short stories told in a Russian accented voice. What a pleasant way to spend an hour. Anton Chekhov does so well at condensing time and space into just a few words. Most writers of his time, and of today, would need a novel to tell what he can put into not very many pages. I'm not usually an audio book user, but did enjoy this one. The subtle sound effects and the Russian-sounding narrator added to the listening. - Michael Schwager (Southern Idaho, USA)

Short Stories by Anton Chekhov Bk. 1: A Tragic Actor and Other Stories ISBN: 9780956116543

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I really do enjoy Chekhov, and it was very pleasant to walk to and from work listening to these stories. I thought the narrator did a decent job turning the prose into something enjoyable to the ear, and Chekhov, as always, writes great stuff. - Jennie Blake (Manchester, UK)

The poignant, everyday dramas of Imperial Russia are here

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These six unabridged stories in the faithful Constance Garnett translation are presented with fine flourish by the Russian-born narrator. The poignant, everyday dramas of Imperial Russia are here, from jolting carriages across boundless taiga, to a tragic actor and a French tutor insulted by his boastful employer. - Rachel Redford, The Observer (UK)

The Best of Chekhov - Audio Books

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Unique dramatisation of Chekhov’s best works by a Russian born performer, now a British actor fluent in both Russian and English languages.

A Tragic Actor and Other Stories

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These stories are small masterpieces. The scene is set quickly and within a few sentences the story line is underway. But all seem to contain an element of the unexpected.

Short Stories by Anton Chekhov CD

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In The Husband, a newly famous stage actress laments her now dependent husband’s whines and demands. Get this audiobook now.

New Audio Book with Chekhov Short Stories

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In Oh, the Public, Chekov depicts a running battle between a conscientious train conductor and an obstreperous passenger.

Chekhov Audio Books arrive online

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The unhappy results when a doting father invites the members of a theatre cast to his home for dinner are related in A Tragic Actor.