Talent and Other Stories Volume 2

Audio book collection of Chekhov's short story works featuring: "Talent", "Anyuta", "The Helpmate", "Ivan Matveyitch", "Polinka". Read in English, unabridged, and accompanied by Tchaikovskiy piano music.

In "The Helpmate," the story centers on a woman who is trapped in a loveless marriage and her husband's attempts to find her a suitable replacement. Chekhov deftly uses irony and symbolism to illuminate the characters' inner lives and the futility of their situation. The result is a moving and insightful tale that speaks to the universal experience of longing for love and connection.

© 2010 Interactive Media (Audiobook): 9781907832284
© 2010 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781907832017

Release date

Audiobook: September 1, 2010
Ebook: June 15, 2010