Small Fry and Other Stories

Anton Chekhov's Stories is a collection of short tales and vignettes of Russian life, showcasing his early promise as a master of the short-story form. The stories are vivid, witty, and tinged with melancholy and lyricism, dealing with the lives of downtrodden little men and low-ranking civil servants.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2022
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Anton Chekhov, widely regarded as the pinnacle of the short-story genre, embarked on his literary journey as the creator of concise narratives and vignettes that captured the essence of Russian life during his early years as a medical student. Despite facing rejection from the same self-deprecating manner in which he occasionally dismissed some of his most celebrated works, the stories compiled in this collection stand as a testament to the immense promise of his genius. Moreover, they merit appreciation for their exquisite vividness and inherent stylistic excellence. Primarily focused on the lives of marginalized individuals, such as downtrodden small men and low-ranking civil servants, these tales navigate the treacherous terrain of corruption and malpractice within the Russian public sphere. Presented in Stephen Pimenoff's lively new translation, this volume brims with wit and humor, while also carrying a subtle undertone of melancholy and lyricism that is a hallmark of Chekhov's writing.

Anton Chekhov, widely regarded as the pinnacle of the short-story genre, embarked on his literary journey as the creator of concise narratives and vignettes that captured the essence of Russian life during his early years as a medical student. Despite facing rejection from the same self-deprecating manner in which he occasionally dismissed some of his most celebrated works, the stories compiled in this collection stand as a testament to the immense promise of his genius. Moreover, they merit appreciation for their exquisite vividness and inherent stylistic excellence. Primarily focused on the lives of marginalized individuals, such as downtrodden small men and low-ranking civil servants, these tales navigate the treacherous terrain of corruption and malpractice within the Russian public sphere. Presented in Stephen Pimenoff's lively new translation, this volume brims with wit and humor, while also carrying a subtle undertone of melancholy and lyricism that is a hallmark of Chekhov's writing.

Anton Chekhov, widely regarded as the pinnacle of the short-story genre, embarked on his literary journey as the creator of concise narratives and vignettes that captured the essence of Russian life during his early years as a medical student. Despite facing rejection from the same self-deprecating manner in which he occasionally dismissed some of his most celebrated works, the stories compiled in this collection stand as a testament to the immense promise of his genius. Moreover, they merit appreciation for their exquisite vividness and inherent stylistic excellence. Primarily focused on the lives of marginalized individuals, such as downtrodden small men and low-ranking civil servants, these tales navigate the treacherous terrain of corruption and malpractice within the Russian public sphere. Presented in Stephen Pimenoff's lively new translation, this volume brims with wit and humor, while also carrying a subtle undertone of melancholy and lyricism that is a hallmark of Chekhov's writing.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847498847