The Bet: And Other Stories (Chekhov Stories Series)

By: Anton Chekhov

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Synopsis: A classic collection of tales by the acclaimed Russian playwright and author universally recognized as a master of the modern short story. In &“The Bet,&” partygoers strike up a debate regarding the humanity of capital punishment versus life imprisonment, which causes a two-million-ruble wager to be struck between a lawyer and a banker. The lawyer, arguing in favor of life imprisonment, agrees to spend fifteen years in total isolation in a guest room on the banker&’s property. Granted only basic necessities, he staves off loneliness and depression by reading, studying, playing piano, and drinking wine. Meanwhile, the banker experiences the follies of fortune, leading him to a desperate and dastardly decision . . . Other stories in this volume include &“A Tedious Story,&” &“The Fit,&” &“Misfortune,&” &“After the Theatre,&” &“That Wretched Boy,&” &“Enemies,&” &“A Trifling Occurrence,&” &“A Gentleman Friend,&” &“Overwhelming Sensations,&” &“Expensive Lessons,&” &“A Living Calendar,&” and &“Old Age.&”

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