The Bet and Other Stories

Name: The Bet and Other Stories
Brand: Double 9 Books LLP

Double 9 Books LLP

\""The Bet and Other Stories\"" is a collection of short stories written by Anton Tchekhov, a renowned Russian writer. The stories in this collection are characterized by their vivid and realistic portrayals of human life, with themes ranging from love and loss to greed and deception. The titular story, \""The Bet,\"" centers around a bet made between a wealthy banker and a young lawyer. The banker bets the lawyer two million rubles that he cannot last five years in solitary confinement. The lawyer accepts the bet and the story explores the psychological toll that isolation takes on the young man and the moral dilemma faced by the banker as he considers whether to pay the bet or let the lawyer leave. Other stories in the collection include \""Ward No. 6,\"" in which a doctor in a provincial mental\n\nThe Bet and Other Stories\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price advertised is;