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The Duel and Other Stories

by Anton Chekhov · 1891

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Six selections from the famed Russian author Anton Chekhov showcase his natural aptitude for detail, dialogue, humor, and compassion.

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The duel —

My wife —

Murder —

The black monk —

Terror —

The two Volodyas.

Genre
adventureadventureMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1890s1890sMore like thisLess of thisRussiaRussiaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 246 pages
Form
short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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