
The Collected Works of Anton Chekhov: Plays, Novellas, Short Stories, Diary & Letters
Three Sisters, Seagull, The Shooting Party, Uncle Vanya, Cherry Orchard, Chameleon…By Anton ChekhovLength163h 50m
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The Collected Works of Anton Chekhov is a comprehensive anthology that showcases the remarkable breadth of Chekhov's literary prowess, encompassing his plays, novellas, short stories, letters, and diaries. This collection reveals the profound psychological insight and acute observational skills that characterize Chekhov'Äôs writing style, often marked by its simplicity and subtextual depth. Thematically rich and reflective of the socio-political milieu of late 19th-century Russia, Chekhov's works probe the complexities of human relationships, existential dilemmas, and the subtleties of everyday life. His unique ability to encapsulate profound truths in seemingly mundane situations solidifies his standing as a master of the short story and modern drama. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was not only a playwright but also a physician, whose experiences in both fields informed his exploration of human behavior and societal issues. His medical background allowed him to observe life closely and approach characters with empathy, making his portrayals deeply relatable. Chekhov'Äôs desire to understand and depict the ironies and challenges of existence influenced his dedication to shedding light on the human condition through varied narrative forms. This remarkable collection is essential for readers seeking an introduction to Chekhov'Äôs works or a deeper appreciation of his genius. Each piece provides insights into the nuances of human emotion and thought, making it a vital resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intricacies of life and literature. Immerse yourself in Chekhov's world, where every line invites reflection and connection.
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Table of contents
1The Collected Works of Anton Chekhov: Plays, Novellas, Short Stories, Diary & Letters
240THE DUEL: A Novella (pt. 1)
2Biography by Constance Garnett
241THE DUEL: A Novella (pt. 2)
3ON THE HIGH ROAD
242THE WIFE
4SWAN SONG, A Play in One Act
243LA CIGALE [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
5CHARACTERS
244THE GRASSHOPPER [trans. by Constance Garnett]
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6ACT I
245AFTER THE THEATRE [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
7ACT II
246AFTER THE THEATRE [trans. by Marian Fell]
8ACT III
247AFTER THE THEATRE [trans. by Constance Garnett]
9ACT IV
248IN EXILE [trans. by Constance Garnett]
10THE ANNIVERSARY or, THE FESTIVITIES [trans. by Julius West]
249IN EXILE [trans. by S. S. Koteliansky and Gilbert Cannan]
11THE JUBILEE [trans. by C. E. Bechhofer Roberts ]
250TERROR
12THE PROPOSAL
251NEIGHBOURS
13THE WEDDING [trans. by Julius West]
252WARD NO. SIX: A Novella
14THE WEDDING [trans. by C. E. Bechhofer Roberts]
253THE TWO VOLODYAS
15THE BEAR [trans. by Julius West]
254AN ANONYMOUS STORY: A Novella (pt. 1)
16THE BOOR (trans. by B. Roland Lewis)
255AN ANONYMOUS STORY: A Novella (pt. 2)
17CHARACTERS
256THE TELEPHONE
18ACT I
257THE BLACK MONK
19ACT II
258ROTHSCHILD'S FIDDLE [trans. by Marian Fell]
20ACT III
259ROTHSCHILD’S FIDDLE [trans. by Constance Garnett]
21ACT IV
260THE STUDENT
22A RELUCTANT HERO or, A Tragedian in Spite of Himself
261AT A COUNTRY HOUSE
23CHARACTERS
262THE HEAD GARDENER'S TALE [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
24ACT I
263THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY [trans. by Constance Garnett]
25ACT II
264A WOMAN’S KINGDOM
26ACT III
265ANNA ON THE NECK
27ACT IV
266WHITEBROW
28CHARACTERS
267ARIADNE
29ACT I
268THE HELPMATE
30ACT II
269THE MURDER
31ACT III
270THREE YEARS: A Novella (pt. 1)
32ACT IV
271THREE YEARS: A Novella (pt. 2)
33CHARACTERS
272AN ARTIST’S STORY or, The House with the Mezzanine [trans. by Constance Garnett]
34ACT ONE
273THE HOUSE WITH THE MEZZANINE [trans. by S. S. Koteliansky and Gilbert Cannan]
35ACT TWO
274MY LIFE, The Story of A Provincial: A Novella [trans. by Constance Garnett] (pt. 1)
36ACT THREE
275MY LIFE, The Story of A Provincial: A Novella [trans. by Constance Garnett] (pt. 2)
37ACT FOUR
276MY LIFE, The Story of A Provincial: A Novella trans. by S. S. Koteliansky and Gilbert Cannan] (pt. 1)
38A LIVING CHATTEL
277MY LIFE, The Story of A Provincial: A Novella trans. by S. S. Koteliansky and Gilbert Cannan] (pt. 2)
39BLISS [trans. by Marian Fell]
278THE MUZHIKS [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
40JOY [trans. by Constance Garnett]
279PEASANTS [trans. by Constance Garnett]
41AT THE BARBER’S
280THE PETCHENEG [trans. by Marian Fell]
42AN ENIGMATIC NATURE
281THE PETCHENYEG [trans. by Constance Garnett]
43A MATTER OF CLASSICS [trans. by Marian Fell]
282AT HOME
44A CLASSICAL STUDENT [trans. by Constance Garnett]
283THE SCHOOLMISTRESS
45THE DEATH OF A GOVERNMENT CLERK
284IONITCH [trans. by Marian Fell]
46A DAUGHTER OF ALBION
285IONITCH [trans. by Constance Garnett]
47THE TROUSSEAU
286THE MAN IN A CASE
48AN INQUIRY
287GOOSEBERRIES [trans. by Constance Garnett]
49FAT AND THIN
288GOOSEBERRIES [trans. by S. S. Koteliansky and Gilbert Cannan]
50A TRAGIC ACTOR
289ABOUT LOVE
51THE SLANDERER [trans. by Herman Bernstein]
290A DOCTOR’S VISIT
52A SLANDER [trans. by Constance Garnett]
291THE DARLING [trans. by Constance Garnett]
53THE BIRD MARKET
292THE DARLING [trans. by Thomas Seltzer]
54CHORISTERS
293THE NEW VILLA
55THE ALBUM
294ON OFFICIAL DUTY
56MINDS IN FERMENT
295THE LADY WITH THE DOG [trans. by Constance Garnett]
57A CHAMELEON
296THE LADY WITH THE TOY DOG [trans. by S. S Koteliansky and Gilbert Cannan]
58IN THE GRAVEYARD
297AT CHRISTMAS TIME [trans. by Marian Fell]
59OYSTERS [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
298AT CHRISTMAS TIME [trans. by Constance Garnett]
60OYSTERS [trans. by Constance Garnett]
299IN THE RAVINE
61THE SWEDISH MATCH [trans. by Constance Garnett]
300THE BISHOP [trans. by Marian Fell]
62THE SAFETY MATCH [trans by Julian Hawthorne]
301THE BISHOP [trans. by Constance Garnett]
63THE MARSHAL’S WIDOW
302BETROTHED
64SMALL FRY
303A LIVING CALENDAR [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
65IN AN HOTEL
304A LIVING CALENDAR [trans. by Constance Garnett]
66BOOTS
305WOE [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
67NERVES
306GRIEF [trans. by Constance Garnett]
68A COUNTRY COTTAGE
307THAT WRETCHED BOY [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
69MALINGERERS
308A NAUGHTY BOY [trans. by Marian Fell]
70THE FISH
309A JOURNEY BY CART [trans. by Marian Fell]
71A HORSEY NAME [trans. by Marian Fell]
310ON TRIAL [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
72GONE ASTRAY
311THE FIT [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
73THE HUNTSMAN
312OUT OF SORTS [trans. by Marian Fell]
74A MALEFACTOR
313OVERWHELMING SENSATIONS [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
75THE FATHER OF A FAMILY [trans. by Marian Fell]
314THE MASS FOR THE DEAD [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
76THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY [trans. by Constance Garnett]
315THE TUTOR [trans. by Marian Fell]
77A DEAD BODY
316TRANSLATOR’S NOTE
78THE COOK’S WEDDING [trans. by Marian Fell]
317LETTERS TO HIS BROTHER MIHAIL.
79THE COOK’S WEDDING [trans. by Constance Garnett]
318TO HIS COUSIN, MIHAIL CHEKHOV.
80IN A STRANGE LAND
319TO HIS UNCLE, M. G. CHEKHOV.
81OVERDOING IT
320TO N. A. LEIKIN.
82OLD AGE [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
321TO A. S. SUVORIN.
83OLD AGE [trans. by Constance Garnett]
322TO D. V. GRIGOROVITCH.
84SORROW
323TO N. A. LEIKIN.
85OH! THE PUBLIC
324TO MADAME M. V. KISELYOV.
86MARI D’ELLE
325TO HIS BROTHER NIKOLAY.
87THE LOOKING-GLASS
326TO MADAME M. V. KISELYOV.
88ART
327TO HIS UNCLE, M. G. CHEKHOV.
89A BLUNDER
328TO HIS SISTER.
90CHILDREN
329TO V. G. KOROLENKO.
91MISERY
330TO HIS BROTHER ALEXANDR.
92AN UPHEAVAL
331TO D. V. GRIGOROVITCH.
93AN ACTOR’S END
332TO V. G. KOROLENKO.
94THE REQUIEM
333TO A. N. PLESHTCHEYEV.
95ANYUTA
334TO I. L. SHTCHEGLOV.
96IVAN MATVEYITCH
335TO A. S. SUVORIN.
97THE WITCH
336TO A. N. PLESHTCHEYEV.
98A STORY WITHOUT AN END
337TO HIS SISTER.
99A JOKE [trans. by Marian Fell]
338TO HIS BROTHER MIHAIL.
100A JOKE [trans. by Constance Garnett]
339TO N. A. LEIKIN.
101AGAFYA
340TO A. S. SUVORIN.
102A NIGHTMARE
341TO A. N. PLESHTCHEYEV.
103GRISHA [trans. by Marian Fell]
342TO A. S. SUVORIN.
104GRISHA [trans. by Constance Garnett]
343TO N. M. LINTVARYOV.
105LOVE
344TO A. S. SUVORIN.
106EASTER EVE
345TO I. L. SHTCHEGLOV.
107LADIES
346TO A. S. SUVORIN.
108STRONG IMPRESSIONS
347TO HIS SISTER.
109A GENTLEMAN FRIEND [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
348FROM THE STEAMER,
110A GENTLEMAN FRIEND [trans. by Constance Garnett]
349TO MADAME KISELYOV.
111A HAPPY MAN
350TO HIS SISTER.
112THE PRIVY COUNCILLOR [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
351TO A. S. SUVORIN.
113THE PRIVY COUNCILLOR [trans. by Marian Fell]
352TO HIS SISTER.
114THE PRIVY COUNCILLOR [trans. by Constance Garnett]
353TO HIS BROTHER ALEXANDR.
115A DAY IN THE COUNTRY
354TO A. N. PLESHTCHEYEV.
116AT A SUMMER VILLA
355TO N. A. LEIKIN.
117PANIC FEARS
356TO HIS SISTER.
118THE CHEMIST’S WIFE
357TO HIS MOTHER.
119NOT WANTED
358TO N. A. LEIKIN.
120THE CHORUS GIRL [trans. by Marian Fell]
359TO HIS SISTER.
121THE CHORUS GIRL [trans. by Constance Garnett]
360TO A. S. SUVORIN.
122THE SCHOOLMASTER
361TO HIS SISTER.
123A TROUBLESOME VISITOR
362TO A. S. SUVORIN.
124THE HUSBAND
363TO HIS MOTHER.
125MISFORTUNE [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
364TO A. S. SUVORIN.
126A MISFORTUNE [trans. by Constance Garnett]
365TO HIS SISTER.
127A PINK STOCKING
366TO A. F. KONI.
128MARTYRS
367TO A. S. SUVORIN.
129THE FIRST-CLASS PASSENGER
368TO MADAME KISELYOV.
130TALENT
369TO HIS SISTER.
131THE DEPENDENTS
370TO HIS BROTHER IVAN.
132THE JEUNE PREMIER
371TO MADAME KISELYOV.
133IN THE DARK
372TO HIS SISTER,
134A TRIVIAL INCIDENT
373TO MADAME KISELYOV.
135A TRIPPING TONGUE
374TO HIS SISTER.
136A TRIFLING OCCURRENCE [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
375TO HIS BROTHER MIHAIL.
137A TRIFLE FROM REAL LIFE [trans. by Marian Fell]
376TO HIS SISTER.
138A TRIFLE FROM LIFE [trans. by Constance Garnett]
377TO A. S. SUVORIN.
139DIFFICULT PEOPLE
378TO L. S. MIZINOV.
140IN THE COURT
379TO A. S. SUVORIN.
141A PECULIAR MAN
380TO L. S. MIZINOV.
142MIRE
381TO L. S. MIZINOV.
143DREAMS
382TO HIS SISTER.
144HUSH!
383TO MADAME KISELYOV.
145EXCELLENT PEOPLE
384TO HIS BROTHER ALEXANDR.
146AN INCIDENT [trans. by Marian Fell]
385TO A. S. SUVORIN.
147AN INCIDENT [trans. by Constance Garnett]
386TO E. M. S.
148THE ORATOR [trans. by Marian Fell]
387TO A. S. SUVORIN.
149THE ORATOR [trans. by Constance Garnett]
388TO MADAME LINTVARYOV.
150A WORK OF ART
389TO A. S. SUVORIN.
151WHO WAS TO BLAME?
390TO E. M. S.
152ON THE ROAD
391TO A. S. SUVORIN.
153VANKA
392TO N. A. LEIKIN.
154CHAMPAGNE
393TO E. P. YEGOROV.
155FROST
394TO A. I. SMAGIN.
156THE BEGGAR
395TO A. S. SUVORIN.
157ENEMIES [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
396TO A. I. SMAGIN.
158ENEMIES [trans. by Constance Garnett]
397TO A. N. PLESHTCHEYEV.
159DARKNESS
398TO V. A. TIHONOV.
160POLINKA
399TO A. S. KISELYOV.
161DRUNK
400TO I. L. SHTCHEGLOV.
162AN INADVERTENCE
401TO A. S. SUVORIN.
163VEROTCHKA [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
402TO MADAME AVILOV.
164VEROTCHKA [trans. by Constance Garnett]
403TO A. S. SUVORIN.
165SHROVE TUESDAY [trans. by Marian Fell]
404TO MADAME AVILOV.
166SHROVE TUESDAY [trans. by Constance Garnett]
405TO A. S. SUVORIN.
167A DEFENCELESS CREATURE
406TO L. S. MIZINOV.
168A BAD BUSINESS
407TO HIS BROTHER ALEXANDR.
169HOME
408TO A. S. SUVORIN.
170THE LOTTERY TICKET
409TO MADAME AVILOV.
171TOO EARLY!
410TO A. S. SUVORIN.
172TYPHUS
411TO HIS BROTHER MIHAIL.
173TYPHUS [trans. by S. S. Kotelianksy and Gilbert Cannan]
412TO A. S. SUVORIN.
174IN PASSION WEEK [trans. by Marian Fell]
413TO HIS SISTER.
175IN PASSION WEEK [trans. by Constance Garnett]
414TO HIS BROTHER MIHAIL.
176A MYSTERY
415TO A. S. SUVORIN.
177THE COSSACK
416TO E. M. S.
178THE LETTER
417TO A. F. KONI.
179AN ADVENTURE
418TO V. I. NEMIROVITCH-DANTCHENKO.
180THE EXAMINING MAGISTRATE
419TO A. S. SUVORIN.
181ABORIGINES
420TO A. I. ERTEL.
182VOLODIA [trans. by Marian Fell]
421TO SUVORIN.
183VOLODYA [trans. by Constance Garnett]
422TO MADAME AVILOV.
184HAPPINESS
423TO F. D. BATYUSHKOV.
185BAD WEATHER
424TO A. S. SUVORIN.
186A PLAY
425TO F. D. BATYUSHKOV.
187A TRANSGRESSION
426TO A. S. SUVORIN.
188FROM THE DIARY OF A VIOLENT-TEMPERED MAN
427TO HIS BROTHER ALEXANDR.
189UPROOTED
428TO HIS BROTHER MIHAIL.
190A FATHER
429TO GORKY.
191A HAPPY ENDING
430TO A. S. SUVORIN.
192IN THE COACH HOUSE [trans. by Marian Fell]
431TO HIS BROTHER MIHAIL.
193IN THE COACH-HOUSE [trans. by Constance Garnett]
432TO I. I. ORLOV.
194ZINOTCHKA [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
433TO MADAME AVILOV.
195ZINOTCHKA [trans. by Constance Garnett]
434TO GORKY.
196THE DOCTOR
435TO O. L. KNIPPER.
197THE REED [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
436TO G. I. ROSSOLIMO.
198THE PIPE [trans. by Constance Garnett]
437TO O. L. KNIPPER.
199AN AVENGER
438TO GORKY.
200THE POST
439TO O. L. KNIPPER.
201THE RUNAWAY [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
440TO A. S. SUVORIN.
202THE RUNAWAY [trans. by Constance Garnett]
441TO P. I. KURKIN.
203A PROBLEM
442TO V. M. SOBOLEVSKY.
204THE OLD HOUSE
443TO G. I. ROSSOLIMO.
205THE CATTLE-DEALERS
444TO O. L. KNIPPER.
206EXPENSIVE LESSONS [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
445TO F. D. BATYUSHKOV.
207EXPENSIVE LESSONS [trans. by Constance Garnett]
446TO M. O. MENSHIKOV.
208THE LION AND THE SUN
447TO L. S. MIZINOV.
209IN TROUBLE
448TO GORKY.
210THE KISS [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
449TO O. L. KNIPPER.
211THE KISS [trans. by Constance Garnett]
450TO A. S. SUVORIN.
212THE BOYS [trans. by Marian Fell]
451TO O. L. KNIPPER.
213BOYS [trans. by Constance Garnett]
452TO GORKY.
214KASHTANKA
453TO V. A. POSSE.
215LADY N_____'S STORY [trans. by Marian Fell]
454TO A. S. SUVORIN,
216A LADY’S STORY [trans. by Constance Garnett]
455TO O. L. KNIPPER.
217A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE
456TO HIS SISTER.
218SLEEPY
457TO O. L. KNIPPER.
219THE STEPPE or, The Story of a Journey: A Novella (pt. 1)
458TO HIS SISTER.
220THE STEPPE or, The Story of a Journey: A Novella (pt. 2)
459TO GORKY.
221LIGHTS
460TO S. P. DYAGILEV.
222TWO BEAUTIFUL GIRLS [trans. by Marian Fell]
461TO A. S. SUVORIN.
223THE BEAUTIES [trans. by Constance Garnett]
462TO S. P. DYAGILEV.
224THE PARTY
463TO K. S. STANISLAVSKY.
225THE SHOEMAKER AND THE DEVIL
464TO MADAME STANISLAVSKY.
226THE BET [trans. by John Middleton Murry]
465TO K. S. STANISLAVSKY.
227THE BET [trans. by Constance Garnett]
466TO V. I. NEMIROVITCH DANTCHENKO.
228THE PRINCESS [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
467TO A. L. VISHNEVSKY.
229THE PRINCESS [trans. by Constance Garnett]
468TO K. S. STANISLAVSKY.
230A DREARY STORY [trans. by Constance Garnett] (pt. 1)
469TO F. D. BATYUSHKOV.
231A DREARY STORY [trans. by Constance Garnett] (pt. 2)
470TO MADAME AVILOV.
232A TEDIOUS STORY [trans. by S. S. Koteliansky and John Middleton Murry]
471TO FATHER SERGEY SHTCHUKIN.
233THE TEACHER OF LITERATURE
472TO HIS SISTER.
234A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
473NOTEBOOK OF ANTON CHEKHOV (pt. 1)
235THE HORSE-STEALERS
474NOTEBOOK OF ANTON CHEKHOV (pt. 2)
236GUSEV [trans. by Constance Garnett]
475FRAGMENTS OF RECOLLECTIONS by Maxim Gorky
237GOUSSIEV [trans. by S. S. Koteliansky and Gilbert Cannan]
476A.P. CHEKHOV by Ivan Bunin
238WOMEN [trans. by Robert Crozier Long]
477TO CHEKHOV'S MEMORY by Alexander Kuprin
239PEASANT WIVES [trans. by Constance Garnett]