Anton Chekhov's short fiction is admired and cherished
by readers the world over. This stunning boxed set brings
together the largest, most comprehensive selection of his
stories, all full of humor, truth, and vast insight.
Included are the familiar masterpieces—"The Kiss," "The
Darling," and "The Lady with the Dog"—as well as several
brilliant but lesser-known tales such as "A Blunder,"
"Hush!," and "Champagne." The entire collection is
introduced by Richard Ford's perceptive essay "Why We Like
Chekhov." While each individual volume includes a brief
reminiscence on the meaning of Chekhov from a celebrated
author, among them Nadine Gordimer, Susan Sontag, Harold
Brodkey, Cynthia Ozick, and Russell Banks. Amidst a sea of
Chekhov translations, Constance Garnett, who brought
Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, and Turgenev to the English-speaking
world, has a style particularly suited to Chekhov's prose.
Her benchmark translations enable readers to immerse
themselves in his world, experiencing the breadth of his
talent in one voice.
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