About “The Black Monk”
"The Black Monk" is a short story by Anton Chekhov, written in 1893 while he lived in the village of Melikhovo. It was first published in 1894 in The Artist, a Russian magazine focused on theater and music. The story follows the last two tragic years of a fictional scholar, Andrey Vasilyevich Kovrin. It explores his mental and emotional decline, reflecting Chekhov's interest in the inner lives of his characters. The work is considered one of Chekhov's later short stories, showcasing his skill in portraying psychological complexity. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Latest edition
- 2020 · ISBN 9781661494117
- ISBN
- 9781661494117
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Black Monk | 2020 | 9781661494117 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Black Monk | 2020 | — | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Monk | 2018 | 9780343472962 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Black Monk | 2015 | 9781443447966 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Black Monk | 2006 | 9781458709257 | Buy on Amazon | |
| | Black Monk, The (Large Print) | 2006 | 9781425009038 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Black Monk | 2004 | 9781419154195 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Black Monk (Commuter's Library) | 1993 | 9781883049034 | Buy on Amazon |
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How many pages is The Black Monk?
The Black Monk by Anton Chekhov has 66 pages.
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