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‘The Willow’ is here accompanied by thirty-two other short stories – some of them never or rarely translated into English – which are representative of the three main phases of the author’s career.

The essential edition of the greatest stories by the Russian master of the form

Winner of Best Play Revival at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2024 Nominated for Best Revival at the Olivier Awards 2024 Can you imagine if it was possible to completely change the way you live your life? To look at your life and ask yourself what you would do if it died. If your old life died. It ended. And then take what's left of your real life and live it properly. How can I do that, Michael? Where do I start? Chekhov's classic tale of love, art, sex, and attempted murder in a fresh adaptation by Simon Stephens, written to be performed by a solo actor. Comedic and tragic, Chekhov's examination of our shared humanity – our hopes, dreams, regrets – is thrust into sharp focus in Vanya. This fresh adaptation explores the kaleidoscope of human emotions, harnessing the power of the intimate bond between actor and audience to delve deeper into the human psyche. This edition was published to coincide with the West End premiere starring Andrew Scott in September 2023.

Presented in a new translation by Stephen Pimenoff, The Looking Glass is accompanied in this volume by other stories by Chekhov, some of them never translated before into English.

Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible mini editions of short stories, novellas, and essays from the world’s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith A Penguin Classics Hardcover From a writer widely considered to be one of greatest ever of the form, Anton Chekhov’s short stories offer unforgettable character, crystalline expression, and deep, powerful mystery. Collected here are five of his very best tales, “The Lady with the Little Dog,” “The House with the Mezzanine,” and the trilogy “The Man in the Case,” “Gooseberries,” and “About Love.”

" Life is a vexatious trap; when a thinking man reaches maturity and attains to full consciousness, he cannot help feeling that he is in a trap from which there is no escape." One of the greatest Russian short story writers and an exemplary playwright, Anton Chekhov penned down some of the finest short stories and plays in literature. His works continue to be translated into various languages across the world. This hardbound deluxe edition brings together his early short stories along with the outstanding short fiction written in his later years. It includes ' The Death of a Government Clerk, ' ' The Huntsman, ' ' Oh! The Public, ' ' Anyuta, ' ' Misery, ' ' The Lottery Ticket, ' ' A Dreary Story, ' ' Peasant Wives, ' ' The Lady with the Dog, ' and his last completed story, ' Betrothed.' This classic collectable is a must-read for all! - A timeless collection of Anton Chekhov's renowned stories - This hardbound deluxe edition brings together his early short stories - The varied themes and thought-provoking ideas will take the reader on an adventurous journey - This covetable deluxe edition comes with gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and beautiful endpapers - It is perfect for gifting and will make a good addition to any library

This volume - here presented in Stephen Pimenoff's lively new translation - bristles with wit and humour, and is tinged by that understated note of melancholy and lyricism that is a trademark of Chekhov's writing.

"Nikolai Ivanov, approaching middle-age, has lost all passion for life. No longer in love with his wife, riddled with debt, and in danger of losing his estate, Ivanov finds himself trapped in a stasis he cannot shake-dragging all of those in his orbit down with him. While his family and friends rally around him trying to help, Ivanov only seems to sink further into the darkness that threatens to consume him. A new translation of Chekhov's character study of a man undone by his own spiritual malaise"-- Provided by publisher

L'hiver à la campagne, le thé à sept heures du matin, les soirées interminables le dégoût des autres et surtout de soi-même... L'ennui est là, comme une espèce de boue gluante dans laquelle on s'enlise, comme des sables mouvants qui les engloutiront tous, Vania, Sonia, Astrov... Dans un dernier sursaut, ils sortent la tête, essaient de haïr, d'aimer, de tuer, de se tuer... Ils n'en ont plus la force, ni l'envie. Rien que de penser à tout ce qu'ils auraient pu faire... Oui, mais quoi ? Ailleurs, sans doute, il existe autre chose, une autre vie... En Afrique, il fait chaud... Tchékhov, peintre génial et docteur impuissant du terrible mal de ne pas vivre.

Combining psychological detail with a strong sense of place and time, The Story of a Nobody bears all the hallmarks of Chekhov's genius, and perfectly captures the political and social tensions of its day.