Anton Chekhov Short Story Collection (v. 1)

A timeless observation of the human condition from one of the best story writers in history of world literature. Chekhov's stream of consciousness technique that revolutionised modern literature and his characteristic mix of humour and poignancy unite 11 stories featured in this collection. A Tragic Actor; In A Strange Land; Oh The Public;The Looking Glass; Her Husband; Overdoing It; Talent; Anyuta; The Helpmate; Ivan Matveyich; Polinka; The selection of stories in this book represents Chekhov s early work which perhaps is not as well known as some of his plays. The stories nevertheless possess unique potency and relevance to our modern lives just as they did back in 19th century Russia when they first appeared in various Russian publications. Chekhov himself described his work as comic satire: "All I wanted was to say honestly to people: 'Have a look at yourselves and see how bad and dreary your lives are!' The important thing is that people should realize that, for when they do, they will most certainly create another and better life for themselves. I will not live to see it, but I know that it will be quite different, quite unlike our present life.

ISBN 1907832025   Pages 130 ISBN13 9781907832024 (What's this?)   Volumes 2 Audio CDs Publisher Max Bollinger   Weight (grammes) 130 Imprint Sovereign   Published in London Format Audio CD   Height (mm) 190 Publication date 16 Jul 2010   Width (mm) 135 Playing time (mins) 130   Spine width (mm) 15 Other artists Max Bollinger   Academic level General Translator Constance Garnett

CD1 A Tragic Actor; In A Strange Land; Oh The Public; The Looking Glass; Her Husband; Overdoing It; CD2 Talent; Anyuta; The Helpmate; Ivan Matveyich; Polinka;

The tracks are superbly interspersed with snatches of music by Tchaikovsky, which set the mood perfectly. I have now listened to it a few times and will certainly do so again (hopefully, many times). Ken Petersen (UK) This was an enjoyable experience for me. Its not often that I listen to audiobooks. The readers lightly accented voice wasn't too fast, too slow or too annoying (which can happen with audiobooks and ruins them.) The little vignettes themselves were great. My favourite was the one about the 'little foot.' Hilarious. Renee (MI, USA) I really do enjoy Chekhov, and it was very pleasant to walk to and from work listening to these stories. I thought the narrator did a decent job turning the prose into something enjoyable to the ear, and Chekhov, as always, writes great stuff. Jennie Blake (UK) I listened to these short stories in the car while driving to and from errands and to work. At the conclusion of each short story, I was anxious to start the next, but also felt compelled to think about the one I had just completed - and then to contemplate my own past, my own choices, my own story. I love when literature sticks with me like this audio recording did. I am looking forward to listening to it again very soon. Meg Downing (MA, USA)

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