The Duel and Other Stories
The Duel and Other Stories, in Constance Garnett's translation first published in 1916, is one of the volumes in which she introduced Anton Chekhov's fiction to English readers. The long title story, set in a dull garrison town on the Black Sea, pits the idle, self-pitying Laevsky, who has run off with another man's wife and now wants to be rid of her, against the zoologist Von Koren, who despises him on principle; their quarrel ends in a duel that resolves nothing and changes both. The other stories are "Excellent People," "Mire," "Neighbours," "At Home," "Expensive Lessons," "The Princess" and "The Chemist's Wife," studies of provincial boredom and self-deception told without comment. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Duel and Other Stories
The Duel and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Duel and Other Stories online?
Yes. The Duel and Other Stories opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of The Duel and Other Stories is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Duel and Other Stories in the public domain?
Yes. The Duel and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Constance Garnett. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Duel and Other Stories?
About 4 h 49 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Duel and Other Stories?
The Duel and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
