The Beauties

This beautiful collection of 13 classic Chekhov short stories is the perfect introduction to an icon of Russian literature. “The greatest short story writer who has ever lived.” —Raymond Chandler Without doubt one of the greatest observers of human nature in all its messy complexity, Chekhov’s short stories are exquisite masterpieces in miniature. His work ranged from the light-hearted comic tales of his early years to some of the most achingly profound stories ever composed, and this variety of