02354cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000410011324500620015426400510021630000470026733600260031433700260034033800360036650000310040250800170043352012240045053400450167465300490171965300690176865300560183765300490189370000310194285600430197357333UtSlPG20260610134324.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPG1 aChekhov, Anton Pavlovich,d1860-190410aProject Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-06-15  aDavid Widger  a"Project Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov" by Chekhov is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This compilation includes a wide array of tales highlighting the intricacies of human nature, often set against the backdrop of Russian society. The stories evoke themes of love, loss, and the complexities of relationships, showcasing the plight of various characters navigating their personal struggles.  The beginning of "The Horse-Stealers," the first story in the collection, introduces the character Yergunov, a hospital assistant who finds himself lost in a snowstorm after borrowing a horse from his doctor. As he stumbles upon a suspicious tavern known for its association with local thieves, Yergunov encounters interesting yet dubious characters, including a known horse thief named Kalashnikov. The atmosphere thickens with intrigue as Yergunov grapples with his own moral compass amidst the seedy setting, leading to a series of encounters that explore themes of bravado, shame, and desire. This opening sets the tone for a deeper exploration of human behavior and societal norms prevalent throughout Chekhov's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRussia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction  aChekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English  aShort stories, Russian -- Translations into English  aRussian fiction -- Translations into English1 aWidger, David,d1932-2021?40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57333