Plays and Stories - Anton Chekhov - 1965 Int'l Collectors Library edition

In the luminous world of Anton Chekhov, the extraordinary emerges from the most ordinary moments of human experience. This carefully curated collection brings together the masterful works of Russia's most nuanced chronicler of the human heart—a writer who captures the quiet tremors of longing, disappointment, and fleeting hope that pulse beneath the surface of everyday life. From the piercing psychological insights of plays like "The Seagull" and "Uncle Vanya" to the exquisite precision of his short stories, Chekhov reveals the complexity of human nature with compassion and unflinching clarity. His characters—provincial doctors, restless aristocrats, struggling artists—are drawn with such tender complexity that they seem to breathe beyond the page, their desires and frustrations resonating across time. This collection showcases Chekhov's remarkable range: his ability to find profound meaning in a stolen glance, a missed connection, or a moment of unexpected grace. Whether exploring the subtle tyrannies of social expectation or the universal ache of unrealized dreams, these works continue to speak to readers with remarkable immediacy and emotional truth. Anton Chekhov: Plays and Stories. Translated by Ann Dunnigan. Published 1965, International Collectors Library, Garden City, New York Hardcover. Approx. 6x8.5in. 586pp. In decent vintage shape. Some wear to the bottom front corner of spine - see photo.