The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91

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First published 2001

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Translation, Chronology and Publishing History and Notes © Ronald Wilks, 2001

Introduction and Further Reading © Donald Rayfield, 2001

‘The Steppe’, ‘Panpipes’, ‘Verochka’, ‘A Dreary Story’ and ‘Gusev’ newly translated 2001. ‘The Kiss’ first published 1982, pre-existing translation © Ronald Wilks, 1982. ‘The Name-day Party’ first published 1985, pre-existing translation © Ronald Wilks, 1985. ‘The Duel’ first published 1984, pre-existing translation © Ronald Wilks 1984

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ISBN: 978-0-14-191570-8