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Anton Chekhov'S Selected Stories: A Norton Critical Edition (Norton Critical Editions),Used
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Fiftytwo Stories Spanning Chekhovs Career. Anton Chekhovs Selected Stories Contains A Wide Spectrum Of Classics And New Favorites, Including Ward No. 6, The Lady With The Little Dog, Anna On The Neck, The Nameday Party, The Kiss, An Incident At Law, And Elements Most Often Found In Novels, Short Stories, Etc. This Edition Features Twentyfive Brandnew Translations, Commissioned Expressly For This Volume From Richard Pevear And Larissa Volokhonsky, Peter Constantine, Rosamund Bartlett, Michael Henry Heim, Among Others. Twenty Translations Have Been Selected From The Published Work Of Such Master Translators As Patrick Miles And Harvey Pitcher, Ann Dunnigan, And Ronald Hingley. Seven Additional Translations Are By Constance Garnett, Substantially Revised By Cathy Popkin. All Stories Are Annotated To Clarify Unfamiliar Material And To Point Out Differences In The Translators Strategies.'Life And Letters' Includes A Rich Selection Of Chekhovs Letters, Some In English For The First Time, Some With Previously Redacted Passages Restored, As Well As Aileen Kellys Portrait Of Chekhov.Criticism Explores The Wide Range Of Approaches And Interpretations In Two Sections. Approaches Juxtaposes Five Different Perspectives On How To Read Chekhov, Represented By Peter Bitsilli, Alexander Chudakov, Robert Louis Jackson, Vladimir Kataev, And Radislav Lapushin. Interpretations Contains Ten Divergent Readings Of Stories In This Edition. Case Studies Include Michael Finke On At Sea; Cathy Popkin On [A Nervous] Breakdown; Julie De Sherbinin On Peasant Women; Liza Knapp On Ward No. 6; Robert Louis Jackson On Rothschilds Fiddle And The Student; Wolf Schmid On The Student; John Freedman On Man In A Case, Gooseberries, And About Love; Caryl Emerson On A Calamity, Anna On The Neck, About Love, And The Lady With The Little Dog; And Rufus Mathewson On The Lady With The Little Dog And The Beauties.A Chronology And Selected Bibliography Are Included, As Is A Postscript On The Translators And Their Work. A Special Section, Comparison Translations, Gives Passages From Selected Stories In Multiple Translations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main content of 'Anton Chekhov's Selected Stories'? A: The book features fifty-two stories from Chekhov's career, including classics and favorites like 'The Lady with the Little Dog' and 'Ward No. 6', along with a rich selection of Chekhov's letters and critical interpretations.
- Q: Who are the translators featured in this edition? A: This edition includes twenty-five brand-new translations commissioned from translators such as Richard Pevear, Larissa Volokhonsky, and Peter Constantine, along with revisions by Constance Garnett and others.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The book includes annotations for unfamiliar material, a selection of Chekhov's letters, critical essays, a chronology, a selected bibliography, and comparison translations of certain stories.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 768 pages, providing an extensive collection of Chekhov's stories and supplementary materials.
- Q: When was 'Anton Chekhov's Selected Stories' published? A: The book was published on February 28, 2014.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this Norton Critical Edition includes critical essays and annotations, making it suitable for academic study and analysis.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under Short Stories, showcasing a variety of Chekhov's works.
- Q: Are there any unique features in the translations? A: Yes, the translations are varied and include both new translations and substantial revisions of classic translations, along with annotations that provide insights into the translators' choices.