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A young woman struggles to assert herself within a regrettable marriage.

A boy learns about life on an epic summer's journey to a new school.

A doctor attempts to befriend his most interesting patient.

A young man tries to figure out the best way to live.

This riverrun edition presents a selection of Chekhov's longer stories - novellas, effectively - in Constance Garnett's timeless translations. These four stories, Ward No.6, The Wife, The Steppe and My Life, tell of characters attempting to create meaning through work, connection with others and art; they deal with misunderstandings and loss; they celebrate brief joys, sudden passions and unsatisfied longings, all underscored by Chekhov's gentle wit and great humanity.

This unique collection - selected and introduced by the celebrated Janet Malcolm - is unmissable for the enthusiast and a brilliant introduction to one of the nineteenth century's greatest writers.

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories (riverrun editions):

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    A Paperback / softback by Anton Chekhov, Constance Garnett, Janet Malcolm

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      Publisher Quercus Publishing
      Published 30 May 2019
      ISBN-13 9781787475946
      978-1787475946
      ISBN-10 1787475948
      Also in:
      Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Books by Anton Chekhov

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A young woman struggles to assert herself within a regrettable marriage.

      A boy learns about life on an epic summer's journey to a new school.

      A doctor attempts to befriend his most interesting patient.

      A young man tries to figure out the best way to live.

      This riverrun edition presents a selection of Chekhov's longer stories - novellas, effectively - in Constance Garnett's timeless translations. These four stories, Ward No.6, The Wife, The Steppe and My Life, tell of characters attempting to create meaning through work, connection with others and art; they deal with misunderstandings and loss; they celebrate brief joys, sudden passions and unsatisfied longings, all underscored by Chekhov's gentle wit and great humanity.

      This unique collection - selected and introduced by the celebrated Janet Malcolm - is unmissable for the enthusiast and a brilliant introduction to one of the nineteenth century's greatest writers.

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