Chekhov's Complete Works (Volume 3)

Author: Russian
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Publish Date: 2000-07-01
Features: This volume includes over fifty outstanding short stories written by Chekhov during his peak creative period in 1885, including masterpieces such as "The Captain's Uniform," "Step by Step," and "The Criminal." Under the pen name Chekhont, the writer's short story "The Criminal" depicts an ignorant peasant who unscrews a bolt on the railway tracks and is subsequently interrogated by the court. Not only does he not believe he is guilty, but he also defends himself eloquently, making the reader both laugh and feel uncomfortable. The work showcases the young writer's extraordinary talent for humor.