The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories

Name: The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories
Author: Anton Chekhov

The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories is a collection of short stories by Anton Chekhov, one of the greatest short story writers of all time. The stories in this collection are set in rural Russia and explore the lives of the people living there. The stories are full of humor, pathos, and insight into the human condition. The title story, “The Horse-Stealers,” is about a group of men who steal horses from a wealthy landowner. The story follows the men as they try to evade capture and the consequences of their actions. Other stories in the collection include “The Duel,” which follows two men who are forced to fight a duel over a woman; “The Lady with the Dog,” which tells the story of a man and woman who fall in love despite their different social classes; and “The Bishop,” which follows a bishop who is struggling to keep his faith in a world of corruption and greed. The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories is a timeless collection of stories that will captivate readers of all ages. Chekhov’s writing is full of wit and wisdom, and his stories are sure to stay with readers long after they have finished the book.

By Anton Chekhov · First published 1900 · Genre: Short Story, Realism, Fiction · 40 chapters · 67,143 words

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A YOUNG peasant, with white eyebrows and eyelashes and broad cheekbones, in a torn sheepskin and big black felt overboots, waited till the Zemstvo doctor had finished seeing his patients and came out to go home from the hospital; then he went up to him, diffidently. -"Please, your honour," he said.

The young man passed the palm of his hand up and over his nose, looked at the sky, and then answered: "Please, your honour... You've got my brother Vaska the blacksmith from Varvarino in the convict ward here, your honour... ."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anton Chekhov
Date: 1900 CE
Language: English
Genres: Short Story, Realism, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama
Length: 67,143 words
Structure: 40 chapters, 1,281 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Short Story — The book is a collection of short stories written by Anton Chekhov.
Realism — Chekhov's writing style is known for its realism, focusing on everyday life and mundane details.
Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a collection of stories written by Chekhov.
Literary Fiction — Chekhov's stories are considered to be literary fiction, as they are known for their complex characters and themes.