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"Chekhov is probably better known in Britain for his plays than for his prose. For many, however, it is his short stories that mark the high water of his genius. It might at first glance be hard for those not used to his style of narrative to see what the fuss is about - and fuss there is: for most authors and lovers of literature Chekhov is incomparably the greatest short story writer there ever was."

This group of four classic stories from the 19th century includes works that appear in many collections of European literature. Offering tantalizing revelations and unforgettable characters, these tales have delighted readers ever since they were first published. These classic short stories are narrated by two of the most critically-acclaimed readers in the audiobook field: George Guidall and Frank Muller. Their performances bring fresh emotional nuances to the tales while highlighting the wonderful strands of irony.

Anton Chekhov is amongst the most vaunted of authors. His tales can take a small fragment of a person’s life and turn it into a narrative of unrivalled and compelling power. This volume perfectly illustrates Chekhov and his miniature masterpieces.

Olga is the perfect woman who was loved by all people around her. Yet, after several marriages and years, we start to see her true character. "The Darling" is a reflection of Chekhov’s criticism of women. He views women as having no intellectual lives, and he believes that their happiness depends on that of their husbands.

What is worse: capital punishment or life in prison? You be the Judge.

Descubra e mergulhe na parte essencial da cultura mundial que é a literatura russa, com citações das obras de Dostoievsky, Tolstoy e Chekov. Este audiolivro permitir-lhe-á compreender rapidamente estas grandes figuras através das suas próprias palavras, graças a uma selecção de excertos e citações representativas das partes mais influentes de um grande género.

Anton Chekov ou Chekhov é um escritor russo. Enquanto exercia como médico, publicou mais de 600 obras literárias; algumas das suas peças, frequentemente encenadas na actualidade - A Gaivota, O Pomar de Cerejeiras, Tio Vania - fazem dele um dos autores mais conhecidos da literatura russa, particularmente pela sua forma de descrever a vida na província russa no final do século XIX.

Familiarize-se com os principais escritores de todo o mundo através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 500 citações, introduzindo as suas ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde os pensamentos de Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, Marcel Proust, Anton Chekov, Oscar Wilde, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

Gillar du att upptäcka författare genom sina egna ord och få kärnan i deras idéer på det mest effektiva sättet? Här är ett urval av citat från de största tänkarna som någonsin vandrat jorden: Einstein, Carl Jung, Spinoza, Schopenhauer, Chekov, Cicero, Confucius, Cioran, Nietzsche, Kant, Bouddha, Laozi, Leonardo da Vinci, Gandhi, Marcus Aurelius, Goethe, Shakespeare, Proust, Jane Austen, Anne Frank. Öka din kunskap om vår kultur och glädje åt dessa väsentliga tankar av stora figurer från vår tid och tidigare.

Bli bekant med stora författare från hela världen genom ett noggrant urval av 500 citat som introducerar deras idéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med tydlighet. Upptäck nya aspekter eller fördjupa dig i tankarna hos Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, Marcel Proust, Anton Chekov, Oscar Wilde, för att utöka ditt sinne och kunskap om vår kultur.

Upptäck och fördjupa dig i den väsentliga delen av världskulturen som är rysk litteratur, med citat från verk från Dostoievsky, Tolstoj och Chekov. Denna ljudbok gör det möjligt för dig att snabbt förstå dessa stora figurer genom sina egna ord, tack vare ett urval av utdrag och citat som representerar de mest inflytelserika delarna av en stor genre.

Tjechov eller Tjechov var en rysk författare. Samtidigt som man övar som läkare, publicerade han mer än 600 litterära verk; vissa delar ofta utförs i dagsläget - Måsen, Körsbärsträdgården, Onkel Vanja - gör honom till en av de mest kända författarna i rysk litteratur, särskilt hans sätt att beskriva livet i den ryska provinsen i slutet av artonhundratalet.

The Boor (sometimes translated as The Bear) is an atypical romantic comedy by Anton Chekhov. A surly landowner visits a widow who is one of his debtors - with unexpected results.

All human foibles can be found in these classic short stories. Great stories, simply told with fresh voices. Shortalk - moving words off the page.

Frank Pettingell, Emma Hignett, Siobhan McKenna and Boris Karloff read eight short stories by the literary greats, including Poe, Kipling, Defoe, Chekov, and Wilde.