The Portable Chekhov
The Portable Chekhov by Anton Chekhov, published by Penguin on August 25, 1977, is a comprehensive collection that spans 640 pages. This edition, edited and introduced by Avrahm Yarmolinsky, features twenty-eight of Chekhov’s most notable stories, showcasing his nuanced exploration of human experiences. Included are well-known works such as “The Kiss,” “The Darling,” and “In the Ravine,” along with two complete plays: the earlier work The Boor and the acclaimed final play The Cherry Orchard.
Readers will find a rich selection that not only highlights Chekhov’s storytelling prowess but also offers insight into his thoughts through a selection of letters. These letters reveal his views on life, art, and personal relationships, reflecting his deep compassion and high aspirations. This collection is a significant representation of Chekhov’s influence on modern literature, particularly in the realm of fiction and literary collections, making it a valuable resource for those interested in European literary traditions.
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Anton Chekhov remarked toward the close of his life that people would stop reading him a year after his death. But his literary stature and popularity have grown steadily with the years, and he is accounted the single most important influence on the development of the modern short story.
Edited and with an introduction by Avrahm Yarmolinsky, The Portable Chekhov presents twenty-eight of Chekhov’s best stories, chosen as particularly representative of his many-sided portrayal of the human comedy—including “The Kiss,” “The Darling,” and “In the Ravine”—as well as two complete plays; The Boor, an example of Chekhov’s earlier dramatic work, and The Cherry Orchard, his last and finest play. In addition, this volume includes a selection of letters, candidly revealing of Chekhov’s impassioned convictions on life and art, his high aspirations, his marriage, and his omnipresent compassion.
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