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Old Arkhip sits every day by the roots of a wizened, hunchbacked willow, fishing and exchanging whispered stories with the ancient tree. One of these takes Arkhip three decades back in time, to a quiet day in early spring when a strange encounter shook him momentarily from the rural bliss in which he lived, catapulting him into a world of crime, corruption, violence and murder.A quintessential example of Chekhov's artistry, 'The Willow' is her...

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Life is a vexatious trap, when a thinking man reaches maturity and attains to full consciousness, he cannot help feeling that he is in a trap from which there is no escape." One of the greatest Russian short story writers and an exemplary playwright, Anton Chekhov penned down some of the finest short stories and plays in literature. His works continue to be translated into various languages across the world. This hardbound deluxe edition bring...

Nikolai Ivanov is an unhappy man whose debts threaten not only his livelihood, but the lives of those he supposedly loves. His wife Anna, recently diagnosed with tuberculosis, needs to travel to Crimea on the recommendation of her doctor, but Ivanov refuses to pay for her journey. As he ignores his responsibilities in favor of frivolous socializing, Ivanov, who is seemingly unaware of the consequences of his own actions, will find that life ha...

When they first meet Natasha, the Prozorov sisters treat her with scorn. However, Natasha soon grows increasingly powerful, dictating the lives of her husband and his family according to her own cruel desires. Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters is a masterful drama, a story of secret ambitions and open betrayals that highlights its author’s uniquely bleak vision of the human spirit.

A retired professor visits his country estate, bringing with him his younger second wife. They are met by the professor¿s daughter and his first wife¿s brother. When the professor reveals his intention to sell the estate, thereby increasing his income while leaving the others homeless, he is faced¿perhaps for the first time¿with the consequences of his own selfish behavior.

Madame Ranevskaya returns to her rural estate after a prolonged absence for the auction of the house and its famed cherry orchard. As her family and neighbors prepare for the day of the sale, a tragicomedy ensues, highlighting the difficulties faced by a decadent aristocracy. The Cherry Orchard, Anton Chekhov’s final play, is one of twentieth century theater’s most important works.

The Seagull (1895) is one of the most important dramatic works of literature ever written. With its extraordinary expression of subtext, and penetrating exploration of friendship and selfishness, this story of the conflicts, love and insecurities of four creative individuals is an essential work of dramatic literature.

The Schoolmaster and Other Stories, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clea...

The Duel is one of Chekhov¿s longest works, skirting the edge between novel and novella. Like many of Chekhov¿s works, it was first published as a serial. Laevsky is a womanizing drunkard, a slave to life¿s vices. His wantonness clashes with the moralistic zoologist Von Koren, who grows to despise Laevsky. Their mutual enmity culminates in a duel¿though neither they, nor their friends, really want it to happen.

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The Party and Other Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable...

Discover the depth of human emotion, longing, and frustration in Anton Chekhov's timeless masterpiece, "Uncle Vanya." Set on a rural Russian estate, this poignant and intimate play explores the intricate dynamics between family members, friends, and lovers, as they struggle to find meaning and happiness in their seemingly mundane lives. As the eponymous Uncle Vanya and his niece Sonya wrestle with unrequited love and the disappointment of wast...