Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (pages 245-251).
Summary
Definitive critical analysis of the prose writings of Anton Chekhov.
Contents
The literary beginnings -- The first serious stories -- "The Steppe" -- Chekhov and Tolstoy -- The Narcissus theme -- Early social stories -- The searching stories I -- The searching stories II -- The Bourgeoisie -- "The Peasants" -- Beauty and banality -- Life in a shell -- A new mood.