{"product_id":"the-bet-and-other-stories","title":"The Bet and Other Stories","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBibliographic Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bet and Other Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anton Chekhov\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789365613933\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 188\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition (2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literature \u0026amp; Fiction \u0026gt; Classics \u0026gt; Short Stories \u0026gt; Russian Literature \u0026gt; Psychological Realism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14+ years; suitable for senior school, undergraduate, and general classic literature readers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Reading Time to Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $ 14.99\/- £ 13.99\/- ₹ 299\/-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bet and Other Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e by Anton Chekhov presents a compelling selection of short fiction from one of world literature’s finest masters of the form. Known for his quiet intensity, psychological insight, and humane observation, Chekhov transforms ordinary lives into deeply resonant literary moments. This volume brings together stories that explore pride, loneliness, moral conflict, social pretence, ageing, poverty, emotional fatigue, and the fragile hopes that shape human conduct. Rather than relying on dramatic excess, Chekhov reveals the inner life through gesture, silence, irony, and everyday encounters, making his fiction remarkably modern and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe title story, \u003cstrong\u003e“The Bet,”\u003c\/strong\u003e is among Chekhov’s most widely read works, examining wealth, freedom, knowledge, and the value of human life through a stark moral wager. Other stories such as \u003cstrong\u003e“A Tedious Story,” “The Fit,” “Misfortune,” “Enemies,” “A Gentleman Friend,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Old Age”\u003c\/strong\u003e extend the collection’s range from philosophical reflection to social satire and emotional realism. Together, they offer a rich introduction to Chekhov’s art: precise, compassionate, unsentimental, and quietly devastating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIdeal for students of English literature, world classics, Russian fiction, and short story studies, this edition is also well suited for independent readers who appreciate thoughtful, character-driven prose. Its accessible length and carefully chosen contents make it useful for classroom reading, literary discussion, and personal study. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bet and Other Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e is a valuable addition to any classic fiction collection, offering timeless stories that continue to illuminate the complexities of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures Chekhov’s celebrated story \u003cstrong\u003e“The Bet.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes a curated selection of classic Russian short fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExplores morality, loneliness, ageing, pride, and social conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for students of literature and world classics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong choice for short story courses and classroom reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePresents Chekhov’s psychological realism in accessible form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for academic study and reflective personal reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes stories such as \u003cstrong\u003e“Misfortune,” “Enemies,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Old Age.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact edition with 188 total pages including preliminaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePublished in India for readers of classic world literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e AUMRAM PUBLICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Address:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-131, Sector 2, NOIDA, U.P. - 201301\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e www.aumrambooks.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmail:\u003c\/strong\u003e care@aumrambooks.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor and on behalf of:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anubhav Publishers and Distributors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Address:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shanti Mohan House, 16 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi – 110002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Website:\u003c\/strong\u003e www.aedhaimprints.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Email:\u003c\/strong\u003e care@aedhaimprints.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypeset at:\u003c\/strong\u003e DTP Team, Aedha Imprints, Delhi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:none;\"\u003eThe Bet and Other Stories, Anton Chekhov, Chekhov short stories, The Bet by Chekhov, Russian literature, classic short stories, psychological realism, world classics, moral fiction, literary fiction, AUMRAM Publications, Anubhav Publishers and Distributors, First Edition 2026, student literature book, short story collection\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aedha Imprints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736289177876,"sku":"9789365613933","price":270.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2588\/9812\/files\/ZAE260043-TheBetandOtherStories-184P-01.jpg?v=1783085958","url":"https:\/\/www.doabapublications.com\/products\/the-bet-and-other-stories","provider":"Doaba Publications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}