num_pages: 384
description: In the final years of his prominent life, Chekhov had reached the height of his powers as a dramatist, and also produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces. 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 modern short-story writers such as Hemingway and Faulkner.Contains:The House with the MezzaninePeasantsMan in a CaseGooseberriesAbout LoveA Visit to FriendsIonychMy LifeThe Lady with the Little DogIn the RavineDisturbing the BalanceThe BishopThe Bride
language: English
title: The Lady With the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904
titlecomplete: The Lady With the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904
genres: Classics, Short Stories, Russia, Novels, Russian Literature, 20th Century, Literature, 19th Century, Fiction, Literary Fiction
ratings_count: 5559
series: Tales of Chekhov
publisher: Penguin Classics