The black monk : and other stories / Anton Tchekhoff ; translated from the Russian by R. E. C. Long.

"This book contains a collection of short stories by the celebrated Russian author Anton Chekhov. Originally published in the late 1800s, the stories offer a penetrating look at Russian society and culture. The title story, 'The Black Monk, ' is a haunting story of a man who encounters a dark and mysterious figure while living in a secluded monastery. A must-read for anyone interested in the finest examples of Russian literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant."--