Love and Other Stories
Enriched edition. Exploring Human Relationships and Love in 19th Century RussiaBy Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Length8h 8m
About this audiobook
In "Love and Other Stories," Anton Pavlovich Chekhov deftly intertwines the complexities of human emotion with the stark realities of life in late 19th-century Russia. Chekhov's masterful use of understated prose and keen psychological insight allows readers to explore themes of love, loneliness, and the burdens of social expectation. The collection showcases a range of characters, from the introspective to the absurd, reflecting the author's profound understanding of the human condition. Each story unfolds with a subtle tension that often resolves in unexpected, yet profound, reflections on the nature of connection and alienation. Chekhov, a physician by trade, draws from his own experiences and observations of society, which deeply inform his storytelling. His ability to convey the nuances of interpersonal relationships stems from a life dedicated to understanding people and their circumstances. Furthermore, Chekhov was at the forefront of the short story genre, pushing boundaries and establishing a new narrative style that emphasized character over plot, resonating with the existential inquiries of his time. For those intrigued by the intricacies of love and the multifaceted nature of relationships, "Love and Other Stories" is essential reading. Chekhov's exquisite craftsmanship and philosophical depth not only entertain but invite readers to ponder their own lives and relationships. This collection remains timeless, reflecting the enduring nature of human emotions.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
7Love and Other Stories (pt. 2)
2Introduction
8Love and Other Stories (pt. 3)
3Author Biography
9Analysis
4Historical Context
10Reflection
5Synopsis (Selection)
11Memorable Quotes
Show all chaptersShow less
6Love and Other Stories (pt. 1)
More from Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Plays by Anton Chekhov, Second SeriesAnton Pavlovich Chekhov8h 40m$2 · $0.00
Uncle Vanya: Scenes from Country Life in Four ActsAnton Pavlovich Chekhov0m$2 · $0.00
The SlandererAnton Pavlovich Chekhov9m$2 · $0.00
KaksintaisteluAnton Pavlovich Chekhov4h 38m$2 · $0.00
The Black Monk, and Other StoriesAnton Pavlovich Chekhov8h 25m$1 · $0.00
Letters of Anton Chekhov to His Family and FriendsAnton Pavlovich Chekhov13h 53m$1 · $0.00
Eno VanjaAnton Pavlovich Chekhov2h 6m$2 · $0.00
The Schoolmistress, and Other StoriesAnton Pavlovich Chekhov6h 50m$1 · $0.00
The Black Monk, and Other StoriesAnton Pavlovich Chekhov8h 38m$1 · $0.00
Avioliittoja: Kokoelma aviotarinoitaAnton Pavlovich Chekhov3h 22m$2 · $0.00
The Cook's Wedding and Other StoriesAnton Pavlovich Chekhov6h 53m$2 · $0.00
Kolme kertomustaAnton Pavlovich Chekhov2h 27m$1 · $0.00
Kuudes osastoAnton Pavlovich Chekhov2h 23m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m5 (1)$1 · $0.00
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Ultimate Collection: ALL 38 Plays & Complete PoetryWilliam Shakespeare152h 46m$2 · $0.00
C. S. LewisC. S. Lewis38h 55m$30
The Jeeves and Wooster Stories: The Complete Collection (33 Books)P. G. Wodehouse21h 57m$15 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m$46 · $0.00
Charles Dickens: Complete WorksCharles Dickens814h 50m$2 · $0.00
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical WritingsFyodor Dostoyevsky271h 27m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works: Charlotte, Emily, Anne, Patrick & Branwell BrontëCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë138h 12m$1 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 55m$2 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain416h 24m5 (2)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Works of TolstoyLeo Tolstoy412h 44m$1 · $0.00
Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Louisa May Alcott141h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
The Complete Works of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde80h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald86h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$1 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Audio CollectionC. S. Lewis33h 46m5 (2)$52 · $0.00
Under His ProtectionB. Love5h 7m$15
Heart of IronC. M. Alongi15h 24m$30
Ethic IIAshley Antoinette9h 1m$20
RiversnowTess Thompson8h 11m$20
Supreme ClienteleAshley & JaQuavis8h 58m$20
Body Refinement in a Beast Tamer’s World, Book 1Seth Ring14h 7m$27
Hell Divers XII: HeroesNicholas Sansbury Smith13h 18m$27
EmberJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 58m$23
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m5 (1)$1 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m$28 · $0.00
Shōgun, Part TwoJames Clavell29h 16m$40
Showdown in the Big EasyCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr7h 37m$23
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
My Favorite Husband, Vol. 1Hollywood 360, CBS Radio5h 40m$14
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4 (4)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
SlownessMilan Kundera3h 26m$18 · $0.00
Parisian Sketches (Unabridged)Emile Zola56m$2 · $0.00
Chippings with a Chisel (From "Twice Told Tales")Nathaniel Hawthorne1h 41m$2 · $0.00
If I MayA. A. Milne4h 47m$2.30
The Patchwork PapersE. Temple Thurston3h 25m$2 · $0.00
PoemsT. S. Eliot42m$2.30
The Festival of InsignificanceMilan Kundera2h 33m$18 · $0.00
The Black Monk, and Other StoriesAnton Pavlovich Chekhov8h 25m$1 · $0.00
The Poet At the Breakfast TableOliver Wendell Holmes Sr.11h 14m$2.30
TriviaLogan Pearsall Smith2h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Autocrat Of the Breakfast TableOliver Wendell Holmes Sr.9h 34m$2.30
Tristram ShandyLaurence Sterne21h 8m$1 · $0.00
Bibliomania; or Book-MadnessThomas Frognall Dibdin33h 26m$2 · $0.00
A Century of English EssaysThomas Carlyle, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Wordsworth, Joseph Addison, William Caxton, Hilaire Belloc, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Jonathan Swift, William Hazlitt, Edmund Gosse, Alice Meynell, Richard Jefferies, Augustine Birrell, William Makepeace Thackeray, Edward Thomas, Geoffrey Chaucer, Alexander Pope, Austin Dobson, Francis Bacon, W. B. Yeats, G. K. Chesterton, Richard Steele, Grace Rhys20h 33m$2 · $0.00
Chapters from My AutobiographyMark Twain11h 4m$15 · $0.00
Is 5E. E. Cummings1h 51m$2.40
The Happy RantTed Kluck, Ronnie Martin, Barnabas Piper5h 14m$17
Imaginary InterviewsWilliam Dean Howells9h 44m$1 · $0.00
The Professor's HouseWilla Cather6h 27m$2.30
The Roaring Twenties - Premium CollectionF. Scott Fitzgerald34h 47m$2 · $0.00