Description
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Anton Chekhov with 'Ward No. 6 and Other Stories, 1892-1895'. This captivating collection features nine profound short stories from Chekhov's middle period, reflecting the complexities of human emotion and the intricacies of the human psyche. Experience 'Ward No. 6', a striking narrative set in a mental hospital that serves as a scathing critique of the medical profession and explores the thin line between sanity and madness. Discover the haunting tale of 'The Black Monk', where an academic grapples with bizarre hallucinations that challenge the very nature of genius and insanity.
Each story, rich in thematic depth, delves into the struggles of Chekhov's characters who confront alienation, frustration, and transient moments of clarity. From the religious zeal that leads to violence in 'Murder' to the spiritual awakening in 'The Student', Chekhov's storytelling offers a mirror to our innermost fears and desires.
Printed in trade paperback format, this edition from Penguin UK, published in 2002, includes 368 pages of gripping narratives. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and students of psychology alike, 'Ward No. 6 and Other Stories' promises to spark contemplation and conversation.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140447866
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2002
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368
Elevate your reading collection with this must-have anthology that not only showcases Chekhov's literary genius but also engages deeply with philosophical questions about existence. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of Anton Chekhov!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140447866
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2002
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368
Description:
A collection of nine of Chekhov's short stories from the middle period of his life
These stories from the middle period of Chekhov's career show him exploring complex, ambiguous and often extreme emotions. Influenced by his own experiences as a doctor, 'Ward No. 6', set in a mental hospital, is a savage indictment of the medical profession. 'The Black Monk', portraying an academic who has strange hallucinations, explores ideas of genius and insanity; in 'Murder', religious fervour leads to violence; while in 'The Student', Chekhov's favourite story, a young man recounts a tale from the gospels and undergoes a spiritual epiphany. In all the stories collected here, Chekhov's characters face madness, alienation and frustration before they experience brief, ephemeral moments of insight, often earned at great cost, where they confront the reality of their existence.
Each story, rich in thematic depth, delves into the struggles of Chekhov's characters who confront alienation, frustration, and transient moments of clarity. From the religious zeal that leads to violence in 'Murder' to the spiritual awakening in 'The Student', Chekhov's storytelling offers a mirror to our innermost fears and desires.
Printed in trade paperback format, this edition from Penguin UK, published in 2002, includes 368 pages of gripping narratives. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and students of psychology alike, 'Ward No. 6 and Other Stories' promises to spark contemplation and conversation.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140447866
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2002
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368
Elevate your reading collection with this must-have anthology that not only showcases Chekhov's literary genius but also engages deeply with philosophical questions about existence. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of Anton Chekhov!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140447866
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2002
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368
Description:
A collection of nine of Chekhov's short stories from the middle period of his life
These stories from the middle period of Chekhov's career show him exploring complex, ambiguous and often extreme emotions. Influenced by his own experiences as a doctor, 'Ward No. 6', set in a mental hospital, is a savage indictment of the medical profession. 'The Black Monk', portraying an academic who has strange hallucinations, explores ideas of genius and insanity; in 'Murder', religious fervour leads to violence; while in 'The Student', Chekhov's favourite story, a young man recounts a tale from the gospels and undergoes a spiritual epiphany. In all the stories collected here, Chekhov's characters face madness, alienation and frustration before they experience brief, ephemeral moments of insight, often earned at great cost, where they confront the reality of their existence.