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One of the greatest authors of all time, Anton PavlovichChekhov was a Russian playwright and short story writerwho lived from 29 January 1860 to 15 July 1904.Chekhov, a master of wry precision and a keen observer ofeveryday life in late 19th-century Russia, was a prolificwriter. His lucid, nuanced writing creates a wide varietyof characters. Each narrative creates an image that is vividand stays in the memory for a long time, alternately tragic,humorous, and satirical. Chekhov's writing has the awe-inspiring, transformative power of great art. Thisexcellent edition of his short stories, which has beenexpertly translated, is exceptionally true to Chekhov'strue intent, providing readers with a genuine sense of hiswriting style and his brilliance.