Russian physician, dramatist and author Anton Chekhov is considered by many to be one of the best short story writers of all time. His ability to depict the interiors of his characters and his use of stream-of-consciousness narrative are often credited with revolutionizing the genre. Two of Chekhov's best-known stories include "The Lady with the Dog," which centers on a banker from Russia who has an affair with a woman he meets while on vacation, and "The Bet," which follows a debate between a lawyer and a banker as to which would be worse: life-long imprisonment or execution under the death penalty.
