The Darling and Other Stories

Anton Chekhov’s collection of engrossing short stories, “The Darling and Other Stories,” explores the intricacies of love, reliance, and human relationships. “The Darling,” the story’s title, chronicles Olga’s life path and her ingrained need for other people to give her a sense of identity. Through her journey of deep joy and sorrow, Chekhov deftly addresses issues of identity and human communication breakdown. For lovers of traditional Russian literature, this book is a must-read because it also contains other fascinating stories.