Anton Chekhov 
The Duel and Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) 

This book, part of the multi-volume edition of Chekhov’s stories translated by Constance Garnett, contains eight stories. It opens with Chekhov’s finest, the novella-length ‘The Duel.’ Other stories included are ‘Excellent People, ‘ ‘Mire, ‘ ‘Neighbours, ‘ ‘At Home, ‘ ‘Expensive Lessons, ‘ ‘The Princess, ‘ and ‘The Chemist’s Wife.’

Circa l’autore

Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was a Russian author and physician. Chekhov was considered the master of the short story, and many of his works remain part of academic curriculums today. He made early use of stream of consciousness technique. He is also considered one of the founders of modern drama.