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Short Stories by Anton Chekhov Bk. 1
A Tragic Actor and Other Stories

Synopsis:

"Short Stories by Anton Chekhov" is an audio book release of selected Chekhov short stories read by Max Bollinger in English (unabridged). This production offers unique dramatization of Chekhov's best works by a Russian born performer, now a British actor fluent in both Russian and English languages. The 64-min audio CD, features six short stories by the master of Russian drama: A Tragic Actor; In A Strange Land; Oh! The Public; The Looking Glass; Her Husband; and, Overdoing It.

Reviews:

These six unabridged stories in the faithful Constance Garnett translation are presented with fine flourish by the Russian-born narrator. The poignant, everyday dramas of Imperial Russia are here, from jolting carriages across boundless taiga, to a tragic actor and a French tutor insulted by his boastful employer. Rachel Redford, The Observer (UK) I really do enjoy Chekhov, and it was very pleasant to walk to and from work listening to these stories. I thought the narrator did a decent job turning the prose into something enjoyable to the ear, and Chekhov, as always, writes great stuff. Jennie Blake (Manchester, United Kingdom) I've always loved Chekhov's stories and the six presented here have that wonderful mix of humour and poignancy. Maki Vounoridis (Melbourne, Australia)

Author Biography:

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov 1860-1904 was a Russian short story writer, playwright and physician, considered to be one of the greatest short story writers in the history of world literature. His career as a dramatist produced all-time classics The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters and Cherry Orchard. His short stories are held in high esteem by writers, critics and audiences of all generations. Chekhov practised as a doctor throughout most of his literary career. Chekhov had at first written stories only for the money, 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 other modernists, combined with a disavowal of the moral finality of traditional story structure.

Table of Contents:

01 A Tragic Actor, 02 In A Strange Land, 03 Oh! The Public, 04 The Looking Glass, 05 Her Husband, 06 Overdoing It,

Additional Information:

Translator: Constance Garnett Related subjects: General & literary fiction Classic fiction Short stories