{"product_id":"lady-with-the-little-dog-and-other-stories-18961904-isbn-9780140447873","title":"Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn enchanting collection of tales which showcase Anton Chekhov at the height of his power as a writer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the final years of his life, Chekhov produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces, and some of the most highly-regarded works in Russian literature. The poignant 'The Lady with the Little Dog' and 'About Love' examine the nature of love outside of marriage - its romantic idealism and the fear of disillusionment. And in stories such as 'Peasants', 'The House with the Mezzanine' and 'My Life' Chekhov paints a vivid picture of the conditions of the poor and of their powerlessness in the face of exploitation and hardship. With the works collected here, Chekhov moved away from the realism of his earlier tales - developing a broader range of characters and subject matter, while forging the spare minimalist style that would inspire such modern short-story writers as Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this edition Ronald Wilks's translation is accompanied by an introduction in which Paul Debreczeny discusses the themes that Chekhov adopted in his mature work. This edition also includes a publishing history and notes for each story, a chronology and further reading. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.The Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904Introduction\u003cbr\u003eFurther Reading\u003cbr\u003eChronology\u003cbr\u003eNote on Text\u003cbr\u003ePatronymics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe House with the Mezzanine\u003cbr\u003ePeasants\u003cbr\u003eMan in a Case\u003cbr\u003eGooseberries\u003cbr\u003eAbout Love\u003cbr\u003eA Visit to Friends\u003cbr\u003eIonych\u003cbr\u003eMy Life\u003cbr\u003eThe Lady with the Little Dog\u003cbr\u003eIn the Ravine\u003cbr\u003eDisturbing the Balance\u003cbr\u003eThe Bishop\u003cbr\u003eThe Bride\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublishing History and Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnton Chekhov\u003c\/b\u003e (1860-1904) was a Russian physician and writer of short stories and plays, including the masterpieces: 'Uncle Vanya', 'The Seagull', and 'The Cherry Orchard'. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Ronald Wilks\u003c\/b\u003e has translated many Russian works of literature including, for Penguin, those of Gorky, Sologub, Tolstoy, Pushkin, and Chekhov. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Debreczeny\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Russian at the University of North Carolina.","brand":"Penguin Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300181627109,"sku":"NP9780140447873","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780140447873.jpg?v=1767731086","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lady-with-the-little-dog-and-other-stories-18961904-isbn-9780140447873","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}