The Duel and Other Stories

Author: Anton Chekhov

This captivating collection of short stories, selected from works written during Chekhov’s prolific period, displays those qualities for which the Russian author and playwright is famous: a natural aptitude for detail, dialogue, humor, and compassion.The six masterfully executed tales, reprinted here in the authoritative Constance Garnett translation, include “The Darling,….Read More

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