Ward No. 6 and Other Stories (riverrun editions) - a unique selection of Chekhov's novellas

A young woman struggles to assert herself within a regrettable marriage. A boy learns about life on an epic summer's journey to a new school. A doctor attempts to befriend his most interesting patient. A young man tries to figure out the best way to live. 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.

Product details

• Authors: Anton Chekhov, Chekhov Anton
• Assisted by: Constance Garnett (Translation)
• Publisher: Riverrun
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.05.2019
• EAN: 9781787475946
• ISBN: 978-1-78747-594-6
• No. of pages: 448
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 28 mm
• Series: riverrun editions
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / Short Stories (single author), FICTION / Classics, Short Stories, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Russian & Former Soviet Union, Classic fiction: general and literary, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Russian & Soviet