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The Tales of Chekhov Vol. 01

by Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov was a Russian doctor who turned to fiction as a hobby, and quickly blossomed into one of the masters of the short story genre. Though he is arguably best known for his dramatic works, such as The Cherry Orchard, his stories are widely considered to be some of the most perfect examples of short fiction ever written.
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The Tales of Chekhov Vol. 01 by Anton Chekhov

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Language

English

Original Language

Russian

Published In

1932

Author

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history. His career as a playwright produced four classic...

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