The Steppe

"The Steppe", published in 1888, reveals Anton Chekhov's evolution from a novice writer to a master of short narrative form.

'The Steppe', which established Chekhov´s reputation, is the unforgettable tale of a boy's journey to a new school in Kiev, travelling through majestic landscapes across Southern Russia, in which Chekhov grew up, towards an unknown destiny. Clear autobiographical elements arise throughout the story...