{"product_id":"9780140447859","title":"The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91","description":"Author: Chekhov, Anton\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780140447859\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 10 Jan 2002\u003cbr\u003ePages: 416 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA collection of eight of Chekhov's finest early stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection of Chekhov's finest early writing reveals a young writer mastering the art of the short story. 'The Steppe', which established his reputation, is the unforgettable tale of a boy's journey to a new school in Kiev, travelling through majestic landscapes towards an unknown destiny. 'Gusev' depicts an ocean voyage, where the sea takes on a terrifying, primeval power; 'The Kiss' portrays a shy soldier's failed romantic encounter; and in 'The Duel' two men's enmity ends in farce. Haunting and highly atmospheric, all the stories in this volume show a writer emerging from the shadow of his masters - Tolstoy, Turgenev and Gogol - and discovering his own voice. They also illustrate Chekhov's genius for evoking the natural world and exploring inner lives.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48128397312158,"sku":"UBD-9780140447859","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780140447859.jpg?v=1786540311","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780140447859","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}