The Portable Chekhov Author:Anton Chekov edited by Avrahm Yarmolinsky Few writers have equaled Anton Chekhov's "talent for humanity" or his genius for distilling states of feeling; and fewer still his compassionately humorous view of life. His literary stature and popularity have grown steadily since his death in 1904, and he is accounted the single most important influence on the development of the modern short ... more »story. Twenty-eight of these remarkable stories are given here, chosen as particularly representative of Chekhov's varied portrayal of the human comedy. Also included are two of his plays, The Boor, an early dramatic work, and The Cherry Orchard, his last and finest drama, which has become a permanent part of our literature. In addition, there is a selection of his wonderfully vivid and revealing letters.« less