Anton Chekhov: Selected Stories (1990), translated by Ann Dunnigan, is a compilation of twenty short stories by Chekhov. This collection, encompassing the entirety of Chekhov's career rather than just his later works, offers readers an opportunity to observe the evolution and transformation of his writing style over time.

In Anton Chekhov: A Life (2000), Chekhov scholar Donald Rayfield recounts the author's life story. Drawing from letters and various accounts, this biography provides a comprehensive and insightful look into Chekhov’s experiences and personal history.

Edited by Nicholas Rzhevsky, An Anthology of Russian Literature from Earliest Writings to Modern Fiction: Introduction to a Culture was published in 1997. This anthology is organized chronologically and includes an introduction for each section. It serves as an excellent starting point for students of Russian literature, offering a broad overview of literary developments and discussing adaptations of the works included.