The Horse Stealers and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Anton Chekhov, one of the most prominent Russian writers of the 19th century. The book includes ten stories, each of which explores different themes such as love, betrayal, and the human condition.The title story, The Horse Stealers, follows a group of men who attempt to steal horses from a wealthy landowner. However, their plans are foiled when they are caught by the landowner's daughter. Other stories in the collection include The Lady with ...
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The Horse Stealers and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Anton Chekhov, one of the most prominent Russian writers of the 19th century. The book includes ten stories, each of which explores different themes such as love, betrayal, and the human condition.The title story, The Horse Stealers, follows a group of men who attempt to steal horses from a wealthy landowner. However, their plans are foiled when they are caught by the landowner's daughter. Other stories in the collection include The Lady with the Dog, which tells the story of a married man who falls in love with a young woman while on vacation, and Ward No. 6, which explores the relationship between a doctor and a patient in a mental institution.Chekhov's writing style is known for its subtle and nuanced approach to storytelling, and this collection is no exception. The stories are rich with detail and complex characters, and Chekhov's observations about human nature are both insightful and thought-provoking.Overall, The Horse Stealers and Other Stories is a must-read for fans of Chekhov's work, as well as anyone who appreciates well-crafted short fiction.The Horse-Stealers, Ward No. 6, The Petchenyeg, A Dead Body, A Happy Ending, The Looking-Glass, Old Age, Darkness, The Beggar, A Story Without a Title, In Trouble, Frost, A Slander, Minds in Ferment, Gone Astray, An Avenger, The Jeune Premier, A Defenceless Creature, An Enigmatic Nature, A Happy Man, A Troublesome Visitor, An Actor's End.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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