The Short Stories of Anton Tchekov: A Comprehensive Collection (The Modern Library of the World's Best Books ML 50) [Chekhov]

x, 448, [6] pp. Introduction by Robert N. Linscott. Anton Chekhov is often viewed as the author who perfected the form of the short story. This volume collects twenty-two of his stories, showcasing his "unfailing insight into the lives of ordinary people, his ability to dramatize the most commonplace situations and his gentle humor."