Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian physician and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. His career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Chekhov practised as a medical doctor throughout most of his literary career: "e;Medicine is my lawful wife"e;, he once said, "e;and literature is my mistress."e;This collection of ten of his best short stories include:The Cook's WeddingThe CossackThe DarlingThe Death Of A Government ClerkThe DependentsThe DoctorThe DuelThe Examining MagistrateThe First-class PassEnglisherThe Fish