The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91 by Donald Rayfield, Ronald Wilks, Anton Chekhov

The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91

Donald Rayfield, Ronald Wilks, Anton Chekhov

416 pages first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny reflective slow-paced

Description

The Steppe and Other Stories 1887-91 is a collection that reveals Anton Chekhov's evolution from a novice writer to a master of short narrative form. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Ronald Wilks with an introduction by Donald Rayfie...

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Moods

adventurous 66%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

4.18

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