First published 1720
In these seven stories, Anton Chekhov paints intimate portraits of Russia's upper class. A bishop reckons with his declining faith. A young man must choose between love and duty. A wife longs for her husband's return from a long journey. Through these subtle, poignant tales, Chekhov illuminates the quiet tragedies and fleeting joys that define the human experience.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: character-driven, quiet-tragedy
Setting: Russia
179 pages · Paperback