The Steppe and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics)

by Anton Chekhov (Author), Anton Chekhov (Author), Ronald Hingley (Translator)

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  2009

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  The first of Chekhov's works to be published in a serious literary journal, 'The Steppe', with its masterly account of a spectacular thunderstorm, signifies his maturation as a writer of short stories. While the majority of his tales focus on the privileged classes, this selection shows that Chekhov never forgot his origins as the son of a failed provincial grocer, and characters as varied as the brutal soldier in 'Gusev', the downtrodden old constable in 'On Official Business', and the bemused peasants in 'New Villa' testify to the power and flexibility of his art. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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  Paperback
  1991

  $3.52

  The first of Chekhov's works to be published in a serious Russian literary journal, THE STEPPE marks his achievement of maturity as a writer of short stories. Presenting the world as seen through the eyes of its young hero, Yegorushka, it is a masterly account of a journey across the Russian prairies, interrupted by one of literature's most spectacular thunderstorms.

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  Hardcover
  1991

  $14.98

  Primarily known as a dramatist, Chekhov also wrote short stories. This selection of his work includes The Swedish Match, Easter Eve, Mire, On the Road, Verotchka, Volodya, The Kiss, Sleepy and The Steppe.