About the book
If any writer can be said to have invented the modern short story, it is Anton Chekhov. It is not just that Chekhov democratized this art form; more than that, he changed the thrust of short fiction from relating to revealing. And what marvelous and unbearable things are revealed in these Forty Stories. The abashed happiness of a woman in the presence of the husband who abandoned her years before. The obsequious terror of the official who accidentally sneezes on a general. The poignant astonishment of an aging Don Juan overtaken by love. Spanning the entirety of Chekhov's career and including such masterpieces as \"Surgery,\" \"The Huntsman,\" \"Anyuta,\" \"Sleepyhead,\" \"The Lady With the Pet Dog,\" and \"The Bishop,\" this collection manages to be amusing, dazzling, and supremely moving—often within a single page.
Editions of Forty Stories
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679733751
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307778536
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If any writer can be said to have invented the modern short story, it is Anton Chekhov. It is not just that Chekhov democratized this art form; more than that, he changed the thrust of short fiction from relating to revealing. And what marvelous and unbearable things are revealed in these Forty Stories. The abashed happiness of a woman in the presence of the husband who abandoned her years before. The obsequious terror of the official who accidentally sneezes on a general. The poignant astonishment of an aging Don Juan overtaken by love. Spanning the entirety of Chekhov's career and including such masterpieces as \"Surgery,\" \"The Huntsman,\" \"Anyuta,\" \"Sleepyhead,\" \"The Lady With the Pet Dog,\" and \"The Bishop,\" this collection manages to be amusing, dazzling, and supremely moving—often within a single page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forty Stories about?
If any writer can be said to have invented the modern short story, it is Anton Chekhov. It is not just that Chekhov democratized this art form; more than that, he changed the thrust of short fiction from relating to revealing. And what marvelous and unbearable things are revealed in these Forty Stories. The abashed happiness of a woman in the presence of the husband who abandoned her years before. The obsequious terror of the official who accidentally sneezes on a general. The poignant astonishment of an aging Don Juan overtaken by love. Spanning the entirety of Chekhov's career and including such masterpieces as \"Surgery,\" \"The Huntsman,\" \"Anyuta,\" \"Sleepyhead,\" \"The Lady With the Pet Dog,\" and \"The Bishop,\" this collection manages to be amusing, dazzling, and supremely moving—often within a single page.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Forty Stories?
Fiction > Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: special features > Short stories
Where can I read a sample of Forty Stories?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679733751
Is Forty Stories part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Forty Stories?
Anton Chekhov
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Forty Stories is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679733751) and ebook(ISBN 9780307778536)
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