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.
Richard Armitage, 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 6: In a mental asylum, a patient comes into conflict with a director of the institution.
The Kiss: During a party, a man becomes infatuated by a woman who accidentally kisses him in the dark.
Betrothed: A young woman strives to asset her independence by choosing education over an arranged marriage.
The Black Monk: An ageing scholar experiences strange hallucinations. Is he a genius, or is he insane?
Neighbours: A beautiful young woman subverts society expectations by going to live with her neighbour, an older, married man.
The Student: A depressed young student has his spirits lifted by recounting an religious story to two strangers.
Richard Armitage, 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 6: In a mental asylum, a patient comes into conflict with a director of the institution.
The Kiss: During a party, a man becomes infatuated by a woman who accidentally kisses him in the dark.
Betrothed: A young woman strives to asset her independence by choosing education over an arranged marriage.
The Black Monk: An ageing scholar experiences strange hallucinations. Is he a genius, or is he insane?
Neighbours: A beautiful young woman subverts society expectations by going to live with her neighbour, an older, married man.
The Student: A depressed young student has his spirits lifted by recounting an religious story to two strangers.
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