The Kiss and Other Stories: New Translation

One of Chekhov’s most admired stories, ‘The Kiss’ is joined in this volume by six other celebrated tales in a new translation by Hugh Aplin. While at a party organized by the local landowner for the officers of his brigade, the shy and awkward Ryabovich is suddenly kissed by an unknown woman in a dark room. This unexpected, electrifying encounter, which he relives in his mind day after day, marks a turning point for Ryabovich, showing him that everything in life – joy, sorrow, hope – is equally pointless and subject to chance.

• | Author: Anton Chekhov, Hugh Aplin
• | Publisher: Alma Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Jun 25, 2016
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• | Language: eng
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781847494191
• | ISBN-10: 1847494196