Chekhov The Chorus Girl and Other Stories

Unique Elements About the AuthorAbout the Translator A Literary Classic by ANTON CHEKHOV. The Chorus Girl and Other Storiesby RUSSIAN author ANTON CHEKHOV is a collection of short stories first published in 1920 in the UNITED KINGDOM. The title story of this collection, "The Chorus Girl," tells the sad story of a woman spurned by her lover. Sneak Peak 'Kolpakov did not mind being found by the postman or Pasha's lady friends, but by way of precaution gathered up his clothes and went into the next room, while Pasha ran to open the door. To her great surprise in the doorway stood, not the postman and not a girl friend, but an unknown woman, young and beautiful, who was dressed like a lady, and from all outward signs was one.' Master Storyteller Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), a Russian playwright and short story writer, is regarded by some as one of the greatest. He was a key figure of early modernism in the theatre and also wrote hundreds of short stories, while working in his profession as a medical doctor. "The Chrous Girl," the title story of this collection, was first published n 1886 and later revised before appearing in book form. Title Details Translation by Constance C. Garnett, 1920Short stories