Anton Chekhov's Selected Short Stories | Gilded Pocket Edition
A hardback collection of 25 of Chekhov's most admired short stories, finished in silver foil embossing with gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this is a book made to be kept, reread and given.
About this edition
Anton Chekhov wrote some of the most influential short fiction of the modern era, working through restraint and sharp characterisation rather than dramatic plotting. His stories capture the comedy, sadness and quiet contradictions of everyday life, often in just a few pages.
This collection brings together 25 of his best known works, including 'Vanka', 'The Lady with the Dog' and 'Gooseberries', in the classic translation by Constance Garnett, the English translator who first introduced Chekhov and Dostoevsky to English-speaking readers and whose versions remain widely read and respected today.
Details
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Author:Anton Chekhov
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Translator: Constance Garnett
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Format: hardback
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Pages:192
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Dimensions:119 x 173 x 20mm
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Weight: approximately 229g
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Finish: silver foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, patterned endpapers, ivory paper stock
Why we love it
This is a book sized for a coat pocket or a bag, but finished like something meant for a shelf. The compact format and gilt detailing suit it to a quiet night of reading as easily as a gift for a birthday, graduation or Christmas. For anyone who loves Russian literature, or who simply wants to discover Chekhov's short stories for the first time, this edition pairs a trusted translation with a presentation that feels genuinely special.
Good to know
As with any hardback, handle it on a dry surface and keep it out of direct sunlight to protect the foil detailing and gilded edges over time. The compact pocket size makes it easy to post as a gift, though we recommend checking it arrives well packaged if sending interstate or overseas.
