Famous Short Stories Premchand

A master of distillation, Maupassant can illuminate an entire code of values by means of a few telling details, yet he states clearly rather more than he implies, leaving little open to interpretation. There is a sensuous quality to his careful portrayal of people and he excels at natural description that is simple and direct. Chekov’s originality lies in his unique combination of tragedy, comedy and pathos and above all in his peculiar technique which relies on the sensitivity and intelligence of his readers. Chekhov’s stories, like his plays, are essentially concerned with the incommunicable and have been criticized by the uninitiated for their lack of action.