Length4h 14m
About this audiobook
In Anton Chekhov’s first full-length work, a simple story becomes an epic of perception. Young Yegorushka is traveling across the vast, seemingly endless grasslands of the Russian steppe to begin his education. Accompanied by a motley group of merchants and wagon drivers, his journey is less about the destination than the world he passes through. What unfolds is not a traditional plot, but a magnificent, immersive symphony of experience. Through the keen eyes of the boy, the steppe itself comes alive—a majestic, brooding, and awe-inspiring character. We feel the oppressive summer heat, smell the herbs after rain, witness the terrifying grandeur of a storm, and encounter a tapestry of people whose lives are shaped by this immense solitude.
Hailed as Chekhov’s “poem in prose,” The Steppe announced the arrival of a major literary voice. It is a profound meditation on nature, childhood, and the mysterious impressions that shape a life. This luminous and evocative novella captures the moment innocence confronts the boundless beauty and melancholy of the world.
A masterpiece of descriptive power, The Steppe is an essential travel into the heart of Russia and the artistry of one of its greatest writers.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length4 hrs 14 mins
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LanguageEnglish
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