The top 10 books of all time

9. "The Stories of Anton Chekhov," by Anton Chekhov

Many believe Chekhov to be not only one of the greatest dramatists of all time but also an absolute master of the short story. Examining both Russian life and the human condition, Chekhov learned to convey his meaning with a minimum of stylistic fuss and yet a maximum of force. There may be no happy endings in Chekhov but there is the beauty of language put to its best possible use.

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