Skip to main content

Carrito de compra

¡Obtienes el tratamiento VIP!

Artículos no disponibles para compra.
Por favor revisa tu carrito. Puedes eliminar los artículos no disponibles ahora o los eliminaremos nosotros automáticamente al momento de pagar.
artículosartículo
artículosartículo

Recomendado para ti

Loading...
  • The Schoolmistress

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    Follows Maria's tumultuous journey home after receiving her salary from the school board. 'The Schoolmistress' features Chekhov's much-celebrated realist prose as he illustrates the misery of the poor schoolmistress and her surroundings.While Maria must fight for respect from her superiors and the townsfolk, she dreams of a better life with the wealthy and handsome Hanov. Chekhov's social ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Terror

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    What are you most afraid of? Spiders, ghosts or perhaps the Slender Man? But have you ever been afraid of life itself? 'Terror' tells the story of just that: a man who is afraid of living. His fears range from his office job in St. Petersburg to the mere act of tilling the soil. He is even scared of his lovely wife and children.But the ultimate cause of his fear of day to day life is not what it ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • The Black Monk

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    A short story written in the vein of the Gothic tradition, "The Black Monk" tells of a Kovrin, a Russian scholar, who is suffering from stress and overworking. He goes to the countryside, to an idyllic garden, where he starts seeing a ghostly apparition in the figure of a black monk. Step by step, Kovrin begins to lose his sanity and health, largely due to the influence of the black monk. Touching ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Sorrow

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    Well, you brought this on yourself. Not only were you browsing the Russian classics section – literature with a reputation so dour and depressing that it has reached meme status, but when you on top of that pick out the one book titled "Sorrow", we can only imagine that you've taken the advice of the people complaining about your sunny disposition and the spring in your step. Fortunately, you're ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • In the Dark

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    'In the Dark' is a darkly humorous short story by Anton Chekhov about a couple awoken during the night by a sneezing fit. This absurdist scene quickly becomes terrifying as the wife attempts to convince her husband that a haunting figure has entered the house. Chekhov uses humour to cut the tension that rises both between the couple and for the reader.This dialogue-driven character study displays ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Gone Astray

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    'Gone Astray' is one of Chekhov's earlier comedic short stories that is a light-hearted romp about two drunken lawyers trying to find their way home at night. Chekhov's masterful use of irony is present here as one of the lawyers, Kozyavkin, accidentally violates the law by breaking into a house he believes to be his own. The short features some of Chekhov's most farcical images, such as the ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • In the Court

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    Nikolay Kharlamov has been accused of murdering his wife. 'In the Court' follows his trial, describing everything in almost molecular detail. Chekhov's storytelling paints an uncomfortably realistic image of the clerical system- indifference, cold attitudes, and stale atmospheres. This intelligent exploration of human emotion and reaction is perfect for all fans of Chekhov, Hannah Arendt and Max ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • A Bad Business

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    First published in 1887, 'A Bad Business' is a supernatural ghost story from famous Russian author Anton Chekhov. An encounter between a graveyard's night-watchman and a mysterious visitor isn't all that it seems. Who really is this visitor, and what does he hope to find in the graveyard? A chilling and haunting supernatural horror story from the acclaimed author. ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • The Schoolmaster

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    Fydor Lukitch Sysoev has been regarded as the best teacher for as long as he can remember, he cares about his students and never forgets an injustice or mistreatment. However, his confidence and patience are about to be tested by a series of difficult exam questions and an anniversary dinner. 'The Schoolmaster' is Anton Chekhov's take on the value of a good teacher and the powerlessness of ageing. ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • At Christmas Time

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    'At Christmas Time' is a masterful short story written late in Chekhov's career that is divided into two parts. The first half follows an illiterate peasant family hiring an ex-soldier to write a letter to their estranged daughter as they ponder the mystery of her life. Chekhov's wit is on full display here as the former soldier writes about the army instead of informing the daughter about her ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Neighbours

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    'Neighbours' is a short drama by Chekhov about Zina, a young woman who leaves her home for a married man. This scandalous behaviour plagues the mind of Zina's brother, Pyotr, who believes that she has been abducted and deceived but is too fearful to help her. As Zina's family is ashamed of her behaviour, Pyotr sets out to bring her home before news of her affair is widely known. Pyotr confronts ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • An Anonymous Story

    Traducido por Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    'An Anonymous Story' follows an anonymous assassin, sent to infiltrate the home of Orlov, the wealthy son of a judge. Disguised as a servant, the revolutionary perfectly blends into the household and observes them from within. However, his soul is soon disturbed by the womanising Orlov's attitude towards his wife, and the assassin's mission takes a dramatic turn. 'An Anonymous Story' is a fast ... Leer más

    $6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus