{"product_id":"9780141915708","title":"The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91","description":"This collection of Chekhov's finest early writing reveals a young writer mastering the art of the short story. 'The Steppe', which established his reputation, is the unforgettable tale of a boy's journey to a new school in Kiev, travelling through majestic landscapes towards an unknown destiny. 'Gusev' depicts an ocean voyage, where the sea takes on a terrifying, primeval power; 'The Kiss' portrays a shy soldier's failed romantic encounter; and in 'The Duel' two men's enmity ends in farce. Haunting and highly atmospheric, all the stories in this volume show a writer emerging from the shadow of his masters - Tolstoy, Turgenev and Gogol - and discovering his own voice. They also illustrate Chekhov's genius for evoking the natural world and exploring inner lives.","brand":"Penguin Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119808594160,"sku":"9780141915708","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780141915708_p0.jpg?v=1763655706","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780141915708","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}