Young Chekhov: How A Great Short Story Writer Started Out

By Books on the Rise

Join us for an evening with Chekhov translator and biographer Rosamund Bartlett to discuss her latest translation of the authors early work

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80 Hill Rise

80 Hill Rise Richmond TW10 6UB United Kingdom

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1 hour, 30 minutes
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Young Chekhov: How a Great Short Story Writer Started Out.

An evening with Chekhov translator and biographer Rosamund Bartlett...

About Anton Chekov Earliest Stories:

This work presents the first comprehensive annotated edition of Chekhov's earliest stories in English. Translated as part of a unique project involving 85 volunteers from 9 countries, the 58 stories were all written between 1880 and 1882, when Chekhov was in his early twenties, and still at medical school. They make up volume 1 of the 10 volumes of short stories in the authoritative thirty-volume Academy of Sciences edition of Chekhov’s Complete Collected Works, and have been arranged in chronological order. Ranging from comic tales, hilarious skits, literary parodies, outrageous pot-boilers and poignant novellas, the stories are all aimed at a wide audience, and offer a revealing window into the unknown early chapter of Chekhov's life and literary career.

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Books on the Rise

Leading independent bookshop in Richmond with a focus on excellent books by diverse, feminist and LGBTQI+ writers. Hosts Feminist Book Fortnight in May each year. Offers over 60 arts and literary events a year in the gallery space as well as art exhibitions. Also coming soon - our vinyl collection and regular music events.