New translations of the greatest stories by the Russian master of the form
Chekhov was without doubt one of the greatest observers of human nature in all its untidy complexity. His short stories, written throughout his life and newly translated for this essential collection, are exquisite masterpieces in miniature.
Here are tales offering a glimpse of beauty, the memory of a mistaken kiss, daydreams of adultery, a lifetime of marital neglect, the frailty of life, the inevitability of death, and the hilarious pomposity of ordinary men and women. They range from the lighthearted comic tales of his early years to some of the most achingly profound stories ever composed.
Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was born in Taganrog, Russia, the son of a grocer. While training as a doctor he supported his parents and siblings with his freelance writing, working as a journalist and composing hundreds of short comic pieces under a pen name for local magazines. In his twenties he began to write major works of drama, including The Seagull, Uncle Vanya and The Cherry Orchard, but he continued to write extraordinary short stories up until his death from tuberculosis at the age of 44. Views: 523
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The series with more than 3.5 million books sold continues to explode in Unleash Me: Wedding! Make sure that you've at least read the Unleash Me series before reading this book. Two-and-a-half years—and several books later—since security expert Tank McCollister first proposed to best-selling author Lisa Ward (see reading order below)—they've finally set a date. They're getting married!If only it were that easy.After a series of mishaps, Lisa finds herself in Prairie Home, Nebraska, on Tank's parents' cow-and-chicken farm. With the wedding days away, conflict simmers between Lisa and Tank's holy-rolling mother, Ethel McCollister, who's no fan of Lisa—or her books about the undead.Ethel's certain that Lisa's books are sacrilegious. She's worried that Lisa might be demon-possessed. Determined to save her only son from the clutches of the woman of her nightmares, Ethel rises up—and... Views: 523
This tycoon knows if she's been naughty or nice!After a public breakup, CFO Donovan Ravens plans to spend the holidays alone in a small-town hotel. But beautiful science teacher British Carres has other ideas for the space that the sexy bachelor booked—a contest starring her students. In British, Donovan sees a future he never expected. As they give in to their chemistry, a threat from the past could keep them from finding true love... Views: 523
Some things are worth the cost of their consequences ...Rosalee Clarkson isn't looking for love, she's looking for a temporary job.When she landed the job working as Anthony Accardi's personal assistant, she could have never imagined things developing the way they had.She was living in his guest house and getting full access to the man himself.Things are explosive between them.Sex with him is off the charts.She knows it's wrong to sleep with the boss, but there is no denying the chemistry between them. When he asks her to go to Italy on a business trip, she is forced to decide between what she wants and what her heart demands.Managing the BillionaireNever EnoughWorth the CostSecret AdmirersChasing AffectionPressing... Views: 523
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The age of freedom is gone, usurped by the age of comfort, peace, and stability. The Regime of the Guardian has wiped out free will, finally creating a world where mankind can be happy. Advances in technology make controlling the masses as simple as granting entertainment in exchange for absolute surveillance. Society has broken down into a perfectly engineered system—there is a place for everyone, a preordained purpose so long as you're willing to accept it. But like a parent with spoiled children, the Guardian and her subjects do not always see eye to eye. There are still those so desperate to cling to their individuality they're willing to risk everything for it. Views: 523
