num_pages: 7
description: Whilst Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is perhaps best for his plays such as Uncle Vanya and The Seagull he was also a prolific author of short stories.In this exclusive collection Audible presents six of his most-celebrated short stories chosen and performed by Richard Armitage.Richard whose interest in the work of Chekhov was sparked by his appearance as Astrov in a stage production of Uncle Vanya also introduces the collection with a brief overview of each of the stories and his thoughts on why Chekhov's short stories are not to be missed.The collection contains the following stories:Ward 6In a mental asylum a patient comes into conflict with a director of the institution.The KissDuring a party a man becomes infatuated by a woman who accidentally kisses him in the dark.BetrothedA young woman strives to asset her independence by choosing education over an arranged marriage.The Black MonkAn ageing scholar experiences strange hallucinations. Is he a genius or is he insane?NeighboursA beautiful young woman subverts society expectations by going to live with her neighbour an older married man.The StudentA depressed young student has his spirits lifted by recounting an religious story to two strangers.
language: English
title: The Chekhov Collection of Short Stories
publisher: Audible Studios