The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91

The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 430
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ISBN-10 : 9780141915708
ISBN-13 : 0141915706
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Book Synopsis The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91 by : Anton Chekhov

Download or read book The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91 written by Anton Chekhov and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2005-01-27 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of Chekhov's finest early writing reveals a young writer mastering the art of the short story. 'The Steppe', which established his reputation, is the unforgettable tale of a boy's journey to a new school in Kiev, travelling through majestic landscapes towards an unknown destiny. 'Gusev' depicts an ocean voyage, where the sea takes on a terrifying, primeval power; 'The Kiss' portrays a shy soldier's failed romantic encounter; and in 'The Duel' two men's enmity ends in farce. Haunting and highly atmospheric, all the stories in this volume show a writer emerging from the shadow of his masters - Tolstoy, Turgenev and Gogol - and discovering his own voice. They also illustrate Chekhov's genius for evoking the natural world and exploring inner lives.


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