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The Black Monk and Other Stories Audiobook
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Publisher Description
Chekhov, noted author, playwright and physician, is one of the most accessible and enjoyable of the Russian writers. He writes about life's routines in a way that encompasses the heights and depths of human emotion all in the span of a day, or even a meal. This recording includes four of his most acclaimed short stories, including: The Black Monk, The House with the Mezzanine, The Peasants, and Gooseberries.
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"beautifully detailed and imaginative. it gave me very weird dreams (coupled with seeing fantastic planet the day before). the black monk is a dark story and reminded me of existentialism and of zulawski's movie "the devil"."
— Rachel (5 out of 5 stars)
The Black Monk and Other Stories Listener Reviews
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" Peasants superior to Black Monk "
— John, 12/6/2013 -
" Inspirational, dark and reflective. Hard to explain, but this short book had a big influence on my way of thinking ever since. "
— Andy, 6/2/2013 -
" This is one of those stories that appeals to something, which I haven't a clue because I lack the intellectual tools. I read it on Daily Lit. "
— Mister, 10/17/2012 -
" Listened to this on a playaway. "
— Anne, 7/23/2012 -
" Filled with emotion. "
— Tom, 3/4/2012 -
" I said God Damn! God Damn... finally after a while, some good shit "
— Asyoulikeit, 6/3/2011 -
" This is what happens when you visit your aunt and forget your book club book at home "
— Molly, 5/7/2011 -
" A parable. Interesting pacing. My introduction to Chekhov. "
— Kaylee, 4/27/2011 -
" Listened to this on a playaway. "
— Anne, 3/6/2011
About Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov (1860–1904), the author of hundreds of short stories and several plays, is regarded by many as both the greatest Russian storyteller and the father of modern drama. He described the Russian life of his time using a deceptively simple technique devoid of obtrusive literary devices, thereby becoming the prominent representative of the late nineteenth-century Russian realist school. His early stream-of-consciousness style strongly influenced the literary world, including writers such as James Joyce.
About George Guidall
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.