The Darling and Other Stories is a collection of short stories by Anton Chekhov, one of the greatest Russian writers of all time. The stories in this collection explore the lives of ordinary people in Russia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The title story, “The Darling,” is about a woman named Olenka who is devoted to her husband, despite his lack of ambition and his tendency to drink. In “The Lady with the Dog,” a married man falls in love with a woman he meets on vacation. “The Bishop” is about a bishop who is forced to confront his own mortality. “The Student” is about a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Other stories in the collection include “The House with the Mezzanine,” “The Huntsman,” “The Kiss,” “The Peasants,” “The Bet,” “The Head of the Family,” “The Student,” “The Three Sisters,” “The Bear,” “The Bishop,” “The Lady with the Dog,” “The Darling,” and “The Steppe.” The stories in The Darling and Other Stories are filled with humor, pathos, and insight into the human condition. They are a testament to Chekhov’s skill as a storyteller and his ability to capture the essence of life in Russia during his time.
By Anton Chekhov · First published 1900 · Genre: Short Story, Realism, Literary Fiction · 29 chapters