An anthology by a 19th century Russian master, comprising twenty tales. They range from The Lady with the Dog, an illicit love affair between two married people, to A Blunder, in which parents eavesdrop as a suitor proposes to their daughter

A blunder -- A misfortune -- A trifle from life -- Difficult people -- Hush! -- Champagne -- Enemies -- Kiss -- Kashtanka -- Grasshopper -- Neighbours -- Ward no. 6 -- An anonymous story -- Peasants -- Gooseberries -- About love -- Darling -- New villa -- On official duty -- Lady with the dog