This anthology offers a deep insight into the world of Anton Chekhov, the Russian writer who masterfully depicted Russian life in all its nuances and fluctuating human emotions. The stories selected here cover a wide range of characters and situations, from peasants and nobles to doctors and simple clerks, each experiencing their own pain and joy in delicate silence. With his fluid language and unique style, Chekhov creates worlds filled with human complexity that leave the reader suspended between sharp irony and deep empathy, discovering the sweetness and pain of everyday life. This collection demonstrates why Chekhov is considered one of the greatest short story writers in the history of world literature. By reading these stories, we find ourselves facing Chekhov's mirror, reflecting the deepest recesses of the human soul. In his works, he addresses issues of social justice, isolation, the search for the meaning of life, and moral conflicts with a style characterized by tenderness and depth, making each story a meditation on human nature. Each story selected in this collection is a lesson in the art of storytelling, showcasing poetic language and vivid description that brings the characters to life.