Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich 1860-1904, (author.) creator Wilks, Ronald, (translator.) text xx London Penguin Classics c2015 2015 monographic und

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55 pages: 17 cm. While taking a walk in the country, veterinarian Ivan Ivanych and high school teacher Burkin are surprised by a sudden downpour, which prompts them to take shelter at the home of their friend Alekhin. Lighting his pipe and selttling in, Ivan Ivanych shares the story of his brother, for whom life in this country, symbolized by a heaping plate of gooseberries, has become an overriding obsession. Anton Chekhov ; translated by Ronald Wilks. Includes index in English Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich 1860-1904 1860-1904; Manners and customs; Russia Translations into English; Russia Social life and customs--Fiction; Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich 891.733 C41g 2015 #34 9780141397092 251212 20260803094223.0