Selected Stories by Anton Chekhov

Selected Stories

Anton Chekhov

208 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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A reader who appreciates nuanced, enlightening explorations of the human condition, with a deep understanding of the complexities of life, suffering, and the human experience, will find Selected Stories by Anton Chekhov to be a rich and rewarding read.

Description

Anton Chekhov is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of short stories. He constructs stories where action and drama are implied rather than described openly, and which leave much to the reader's imagination. This collection contains som...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 158 reviews

Moods

reflective: 64%

dark: 42%

sad: 42%

funny: 35%

emotional: 28%

lighthearted: 28%

mysterious: 28%

challenging: 21%

adventurous: 14%

tense: 14%

hopeful: 7%

inspiring: 7%

relaxing: 7%


Pace

16% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose N/A
Yes
N/A

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