The Black Monk & Other Stories (Continental Classics)

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209 pp. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: "Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (29 January [O.S. 17 January] 1860 – 15 July [O.S. 2 July] 1904) was a Russian short-story writer, playwright and physician, cons idered to be one of the greatest short-story writers in the history of world literature. His career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Chekhov practised as a doctor throughout most of his literary career: "Medicine is my lawful wife", he once said, "and literature is my mistress."" CONTENTS: The Black Monk; On the Way; A Family Council; At Home; In Exile; Rothschild's Fiddle; A Father; Two Tragedies; Sleepyhead; At the Manor; An Event; Ward No. 6. Show more