{"product_id":"9781787475946","title":"Ward No. 6 and Other Stories (riverrun editions) : a unique selection of Chekhov's novellas by Constance Garnett","description":"A young woman struggles to assert herself within a regrettable marriage.   A boy learns about life on an epic summer's journey to a new school.   A doctor attempts to befriend his most interesting patient.   A young man tries to figure out the best way to live.   This riverrun edition presents a selection of Chekhov's longer stories - novellas, effectively - in Constance Garnett's timeless translations. These four stories, Ward No.6, The Wife, The Steppe and My Life, tell of characters attempting to create meaning through work, connection with others and art; they deal with misunderstandings and loss; they celebrate brief joys, sudden passions and unsatisfied longings, all underscored by Chekhov's gentle wit and great humanity. This unique collection - selected and introduced by the celebrated Janet Malcolm - is unmissable for the enthusiast and a brilliant introduction to one of the nineteenth century's greatest writers.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305279762805,"sku":"9781787475946","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781787475946.jpg?v=1762797256","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781787475946","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}