eReaderIQ is a free service which depends on user contributions to stay open. Click here to learn why.
If you would like to contribute to the continued development of eReaderIQ, you can start by clicking one of the buttons below.
I appreciate your support!
Log In to track Anton Chekhov on eReaderIQ.
ClassicsThis collection of lesser-known early short fiction ranging from absurd humorous sketches to psychological dramas and tragic tales demonstrates Anton Chekhov s mastery of the genre, with stories about marital infidelity... See More
Classics
It was approaching nightfall. The sexton, Savely Gykin, was lying in his huge bed in the hut adjoining the church. He was not asleep, though it was his habit to go to sleep at the same time as the hens. His coarse red hair... See More
Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) may have suffered an untimely death, but he squeezed the most out of his 44 years of life. Chekhov was a Russian physician, dramatist and author who is considered to be one of the greatest writers... See More
Classics
'the greatest short story writer who has ever lived' Raymond Carver's unequivocal verdict on Chekhov's genius has been echoed many times by writers as diverse as Katherine Mansfield, Somerset Maugham, John Cheever and... See More
Poetry & Drama
Collected in this volume are five of Chekhov's most popular dramatic works: "Ivanov", "The Sea-Gull", "Uncle Vanya", "Three Sisters" and "The Cherry Orchard". Firstly in "Ivanov" we find the taut psychological drama of... See More
Poetry & Drama
"Senelick's accomplishment is astounding." -- Library Journal Anton Chekhov is a unique force in modern drama, his works cherished for their brilliant wit and insight into the human condition. In this stunning new... See More
Classics
Revolving around philosophical and social conflicts, this story is set in a provincial mental asylum and explores the interactions occurring between a doctor and the members of his town. Andrey Yefimitch Ragin is the head... See More
Short Stories
"The Bishop and Other Stories" by Anton Chekhov (translated by Constance Garnett). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary... See More
Classics
A hospital assistant, called Yergunov, an empty-headed fellow, known throughout the district as a great braggart and drunkard, was returning one evening in Christmas week from the hamlet of Ryepino, where he had been to make... See More
Poetry & Drama
Comprising four one-act comic vaudevilles and four short stories adapted for the stage by Michael Frayn, The Sneeze introduces readers to a less familiar selection of work by one of the greatest precursors of modern... See More
Poetry & Drama
A Russian version of Don Juan is the focus of Chekhov's first play, a farce in which a newly arrived schoolmaster proves irresistible to the bored women of a provincial community. Platonov's charm lies in his novelty, and... See More
Classics
... perhaps I was not living as I ought. Renowned as the greatest short story writer ever, Anton Chekhov was also a master of the novella, and perhaps his most overlooked is this gem, My Life -- the tale of a rebellious... See More
Poetry & Drama
"Zestier and more colloquial than most translations... Letts' main achievement here is to make Chekhov more emotional, accessible and active." -- Chicago Tribune "I've seen over a dozen Three Sisters, but never has the... See More
Poetry & Drama
"[Ruhl's Orlando] captures both the intellectual spirit and the literary brilliance of Woolf's work... Ruhl writes with the imaginative sweep that allows Woolf's poetry to soar." -- Variety "Sarah Ruhl's smart new... See More
Short Stories"The Murder" by Anton Chekhov (translated by Constance Garnett). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction... See More
eBooks in Foreign Languages*Illustrated *Annotated *Includes Vocabulary in English, Explanatory notes in English, Essay in English *Includes List of Abbreviations This book includes original illustrations of the story. "????" ?????? ??????.... See More
ClassicsA poor girl, gymnasium student, with five brothers, marries a rich state official who counts every single piece of bread, demands from her subserviance and gratitude, is scornful of her relatives... She endures all this... See More
Classics
(Book Jacket Status: Jacketed) Aanton Chekhov, widely hailed as the supreme master of the short story, also wrote five works long enough to be called short novels-here brought together in one volume for the first time, in... See More
Classics
Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, the highly acclaimed translators of War and Peace, Doctor Zhivago, and Anna Karenina, which was an Oprah Book Club pick and million-copy bestseller, bring their unmatched talents to... See More
How is this book unique? • Font adjustments & biography included • Unabridged (100% Original content) • Illustrated About The Chorus Girl and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov Chekhov was a Russian writer of short... See More
Poetry & DramaTea's cold, lunch is late and the great Professor has turned out to be a fraud - for Uncle Vanya, life has gone wonky, it's gone to hell. Only one thing can save him - a glamorous woman's love. But she's not interested... See More
Poetry & Drama
Russia, late summer at the close of the nineteenth century. Vanya and his niece Sonya have worked for years to manage the country estate. Into this ordered and regular household come two new visitors, Sonya's father, an... See More
ClassicsAn enchanting collection of the very best of Russian Stories. The short story is a fundamental part of the greatness of Russian literature. Each work of fiction in the Book is an acknowledged classic of Russian literature... See More
World Literature
The Undiscovered Chekhov gives us, in rich abundance, a new Chekhov. Peter Constantine's historic collection presents 38 new stories and with them a fresh interpretation of the Russian master. In contrast to the brooding... See More
Classics
About This Book "Hate you!" Laevsky said quietly, breathing heavily. "I've hated you a long time!" This new translation of the literary masterpiece -- which combines a beautiful romance with high suspense -- is here... See More
ClassicsIn the follow-up to his National Translation Award-winning collection The Undiscovered Chekhov, translator and scholar Peter Constantine brings us more little-known work from the legendary author's early days as a magazine... See More
ClassicsThe short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy... See More
Classics
This captivating collection of short stories, selected from works written during Chekhov's prolific period, displays those qualities for which the Russian author and playwright is famous: a natural aptitude for detail... See More
World Literature
Twelve early comedic short stories by the Russian master of the form. An NYRB Classics Original The Prank is Chekhov's own selection of the best of his early work, the first book he put together and the first book he hoped... See More
Classics
These stories from the middle period of Chekhov's career show him exploring complex, ambiguous and often extreme emotions. Influenced by his own experiences as a doctor, 'Ward No. 6', set in a mental hospital, is a savage... See More