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There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

The famous phrase of the writer: "Brevity is the sister of talent", could not be more suited to the work of Anton Chekhov himself. One right stroke to mark the character, with apt word to say about the main thing, to precisely place accents and draw a bright three-dimensional picture in just a few minutes is the work of the wizard. No one is as amused as Chekhov, and no one is so sad as he. The collection includes selected stories and stories in which the classic, who entered the history of literature under the frivolous pseudonym Antosha Chekhonte, draws eternal characters that invariably amaze with their psychological nude.

"Kashtanka," a shaggy-dog story penned by Anton Chekhov in seven parts and first published in 1887, relates the experiences of its eponymous heroine, a fox-faced, reddish dachshund-mix, whose name means 'little chestnut.' After her detestation of music causes her to become separated from the carpenter with whose family she had been living, Kashtanka finds herself taken up by an unusual vaudevillian and goes to live among an assortment of other intelligent animals, each of whom is observed with the characteristic empathy and humor that stamp Chekhov's work. (Summary by Grant Hurlock)

The best collection of Russian short stories includes: Fyodor Dostoevsky: Notes from the Underground, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, The Beggar Boy at Christ's Christmas Tree. Leo Tolstoy: The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Kholstomer, the Story of a Horse, Alyosha the Pot, A Letter to a Hindu, A Confession, God Sees the Truth, but Waits, A Russian Christmas Party. Anton Chekhov: Kashtanka, Gusev, The Darling, The Lady with the Dog, A Slander, The Horse-Stealers, The Petchenyeg, A Dead Body, A Happy Ending, The Looking-GlassOld Age, Darkness, The Beggar, In Trouble, Frost, Minds in Ferment, Gone Astray.

In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country. Love comes in many forms, many shades and many hues. There is one though that society wants more than any other and it is now part of our culture. Yes, the Happy Ending.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. Human beings are, in the main, social animals, they like to gather, to herd together, to share experiences. But some do not. Either through choice or exclusion their way forward is difficult. In this volume our authors and their characters share their stories.

In this volume our classic authors turn their words to the religion of Christianity. It’s a fascinating subject for our authors who can explore faith and belief in ways that we rarely subject ourselves to. Whatever your faith these stories raise questions and that are of interest to us all.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume One is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of 15 essential classic novels by British, American, and Russian authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Stephen Fry, Jason Isaacs, Adjoa Andoh, David Rintoul, and many more.

Sadness can be about so many things from places to people, from thoughts to actions. Our classic authors including Arnold Bennett, James Joyce, Willa Cather, Joseph Conrad, Ivan Turgenev and many others use their pens and stories to demonstrate the many ways this feeling can take a hold of lives and its consequences.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something.

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was born on 29th January 1860 in Taganrog, on the south coast of Russia. His family life was difficult; his father was strict and overbearing, but his mother was a passionate story-teller, a subject Chekhov warmed to. As he later said; ‘our talents we got from our father, but our soul from our mother’. Chekhov wrote over 500 short stories which included many, many classics including ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Lady with a Dog’. His collection ‘At Dusk’ won him the coveted Pushkin Prize when was only 26.

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (January 29, 1860 - July 15, 1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who, though a doctor by profession, is considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high-esteem by writers and critics. The following recording includes the short stories "The Trousseau" and "Champagne (A Wayfarer's Story)."

As the Century draws to a close it shows no sign of its literary talents diminishing. Authors stride into stories with a confidence and knowledge that now speak of a gilded age. We are challenged on many levels but always, always the story delivers a literary triumph.

This audiobook includes 10 Great Russian Short Stories: The Mantle by Nikolai Gogol, Mumu by Ivan Turgenev, First love by Ivan Turgenev, An Avenger by Anton Chekhov, Darkness by Anton Chekhov, The Death of Ivan Illyich by Leo Tolstoy, Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Little Angel by Leonid Andreyev, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, A Troublesome Visitor by Anton Chekhov.

Enter the world of "Kashtanka," a touching short story by Anton Chekhov about a loyal dog and her experiences with different owners. This podcast offers a heartfelt exploration of loyalty, adaptation, and the bond between humans and animals, with thoughtful discussions on Chekhov's masterful storytelling and character development.

Chekhov'un Tüy Kalemindeki Yolculuk. Anton; 19. yüzyılın sonlarının ünlü Rus oyun yazarı ve kısa hikâye yazarı, soğuk bir kış akşamında çalışma odasında oturmuştu. Kar, ağaçları kalın bir şekilde örtüyordu, ancak Anton soğuğa aldırmıyordu. Yazıyla meşguldü, eli ritmik bir uyumla sayfalar üzerinde dans ediyordu. Birden, tuhaf bir şey oldu. Anton yeni hikâyesinin ilk birkaç satırını yazarken, tüy kaleminin mürekkebi parlak, eterik bir ışıkla parıldamaya başladı. Oda aydınlandı, antika mobilyaların üzerinde tuhaf gölgeler oluşturdu. Şaşkın ama meraklı olan Anton, parlayan kelimelere dokunmaya çalıştı.

Chekhov'un Tüy Kalemindeki Yolculuk Anton; 19. yüzyılın sonlarının ünlü Rus oyun yazarı ve kısa hikâye yazarı, soğuk bir kış akşamında çalışma odasında oturmuştu. Kar, ağaçları kalın bir şekilde örtüyordu, ancak Anton soğuğa aldırmıyordu. Yazıyla meşguldü, eli ritmik bir uyumla sayfalar üzerinde dans ediyordu. Birden, tuhaf bir şey oldu. Anton yeni hikâyesinin ilk birkaç satırını yazarken, tüy kaleminin mürekkebi parlak, eterik bir ışıkla parıldamaya başladı. Oda aydınlandı, antika mobilyaların üzerinde tuhaf gölgeler oluşturdu.

Chekhov'un Tüy Kalemindeki Yolculuk Anton; 19. yüzyılın sonlarının ünlü Rus oyun yazarı ve kısa hikâye yazarı, soğuk bir kış akşamında çalışma odasında oturmuştu. Kar, ağaçları kalın bir şekilde örtüyordu, ancak Anton soğuğa aldırmıyordu. Yazıyla meşguldü, eli ritmik bir uyumla sayfalar üzerinde dans ediyordu. Birden, tuhaf bir şey oldu. Anton yeni hikâyesinin ilk birkaç satırını yazarken, tüy kaleminin mürekkebi parlak, eterik bir ışıkla parıldamaya başladı. Oda aydınlandı, antika mobilyaların üzerinde tuhaf gölgeler oluşturdu.

The short story by Anton Chekhov published in 1889 tell the story of a bet between a banker and a young lawyer on whether a death sentence or a life in prison is better. At the end of the bet trying to measure the value of human life, the banker shall give two million rubles to the young lawyer if he lasts in prison for 15 years.

Chekhov’s short story “Misfortune” was published in 1886. The story is about Sofia Petrovna the young wife of a country notary, trying to turn away a suitor and failing miserably. After her miserable attempts, she can no longer hide her desires and finds herself in the middle of an affair. Chekhov’s story filled with love and dilemmas is now on SesleKitap.