THE LADY WITH THE LITTLE DOG AND OTHER STORIES, 1896-1904

ANTON CHEKHOV: 6 FULL-CAST BBC RADIO PRODUCTIONS

A master of Russian realism, Anton Chekhov is renowned for his meticulously observed plays and short stories exploring the human condition, in all its joys and sorrows. Included here are six of his best-known dramas, as well as Michael Frayn's adaptation of Wild Honey, drawn from an early, untitled Chekhov play; and one documentary exploring Chekhov's life and work. Works included are Wild Honey, The Seagull, Ivanov, The Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters and Uncle Vanya

THE DUEL AND OTHER STORIES

Stories about religious fanaticism and sectarianism as well as Russian provincial life in the 19th century.

THE SHOOTING PARTY

In Moscow an unknown author approaches a publisher (the narrator), asking him to read and publish his manuscript. The narrator agrees to read it before the author returns three months later. At the heart of the story in the manuscript is a love triangle and themes of corruption, concealed love and fatal jealousy. When one of the central characters is discovered dead, the narrative becomes a murder-mystery as the search for the culprit begins. Written by Chekhov in his early twenties, The Shooting Party is his only full-length novel.

UNDISCOVERED CHEKHOV

Found in the New York Public Library's collection of rare Russian magazines, these stories had never been seen before in English. Written in his early twenties, these are some of the stories that made Chekhov's name in his day.