Masterpieces of Short Fiction

Masterpieces of Short Fiction

Imagine that, in one sitting, you could enter a world of imagination and witness the triumphs, tragedies, errors, and epiphanies that arise in the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people. Imagine that, in the time it takes to run an errand, you could gain remarkable insights about the true nature of humanity—its dark secrets and its saving graces.

Status

Ended

Original Name

Masterpieces of Short Fiction

First Air Date

January 1, 2008

Last Air Date

January 1, 2008

Seasons

1

Episodes

1

Language

English

Production Companies

The Great Courses

Networks

S01E05

Chekhov, Love, and "The Lady with the Dog"

According to novelist Vladimir Nabokov, "All the traditional rules of storytelling have been broken in this wonderful story." In this lecture, Professor Krasny delineates how Chekhov's unorthodox but deft treatment of character, plot, and setting result in a masterpiece of short fiction.

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