This collection of short stories by Anton Chekhov is a masterclass in character development and storytelling. Each story is filled with intricate details and explores the complexities of human relationships and emotions.

One of the standout stories in this collection is "Lady With the Dog," which follows the illicit affair between a married man and a young woman on vacation. Chekhov captures the intensity and anguish of their forbidden love, making the characters come to life on the page.

In addition to "Lady With the Dog," the other stories in the collection are equally compelling and thought-provoking. Chekhov's writing style is elegant and poignant, drawing readers in from the very first page.

Overall, this collection showcases why Anton Chekhov is considered one of the greatest writers of all time. His ability to delve into the human psyche and create vivid, unforgettable characters is truly remarkable. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys insightful and beautifully written stories.

Book Description:
Anton Chekhov was a Russian physician, dramatist and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. His career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Chekhov practiced as a doctor throughout most of his literary career: "Medicine is my lawful wife", he once said, "and literature is my mistress." Chekhov had at first written stories only for financial gain, but as his artistic ambition grew, he made formal innovations which have influenced the evolution of the modern short story. His originality consists in an early use of the stream-of-consciousness technique, later adopted by James Joyce and other modernists, combined with a disavowal of the moral finality of traditional story structure. He made no apologies for the difficulties this posed to readers, insisting that the role of an artist was to ask questions, not to answer them. This is a collection of 7 of his insightful short stories about the human condition and include, beside the title story, A Doctor's Visit; An Upheaval; Ionitch; and The Husband which are best known.