Ward No. 6 and Other Stories
Author(s): Anton Chekhov + Janet Malcolm (Contribution by)
A young man tries to figure out the best way to live. A young woman struggles to assert herself within a regrettable marriage. A doctor attempts to befriend his most interesting patient. This riverrun edition presents a selection of Chekhov's longer stories - novellas, effectively - in Constance Garnett's timeless translations. These four stories, The Wife, The Steppe, Ward No. 6 and My Life, tell of characters attempting to create meaning through work, connection with others and art; they deal with misunderstandings and loss; they celebrate brief joys, sudden passions and unsatisfied longings, all underscored by Chekhov's gentle wit and great humanity. This unique collection - selected and introduced by the celebrated Janet Malcolm - is unmissable for the enthusiast and a brilliant introduction to one of the nineteenth century's greatest writers.
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- : Quercus
- : riverrun
- : 0.3
- : 01 April 2019
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Special Fields
- : Anton Chekhov + Janet Malcolm (Contribution by)
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 352