The Duel

2003 Modern Library Paperback Edition

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Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860–1904.

[Duel’. English]

The duel / Anton Chekhov ; translated by Constance Garnett ;

introduction by Aleksandar Hemon.

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I. Garnett, Constance Black, 1862–1946. II. Title.

PG3456.D8G37 2003

891.73’3—dc21 2003051031

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