"The Dead," a renowned short story by James Joyce, was published in 1914. It follows a middle-aged man who uncovers a revelation about his wife's past, prompting deep reflections on love and mortality. The narrative is set during a vibrant yet melancholic Christmas party in Dublin, Ireland, and concludes with a scene remarkably similar to the final scene in "The Lady with the Pet Dog."

"Learning from Chekhov," written by Francine Prose and featured in The Pushcart Prizes, Vol. 13 (1990), is a candid and humorous account by a novelist and short story writer. Prose recounts a semester spent teaching writing students essential rules, only to witness these rules being repeatedly broken in Chekhov's stories, which she reads each night on her bus ride home. The essay offers highly accessible insights into Chekhov's artistic techniques.

Anna Karenina, authored by Leo Tolstoy, is one of Russia's most famous novels. Some critics suggest that Chekhov drew inspiration from this novel when writing "The Lady with the Pet Dog."

"The Name Day Party," also known as "The Birthday Party" or "The Party," is one of Anton Chekhov's masterpieces. This story, which delves into deep marital dissatisfaction, is narrated from a woman's perspective.

Uncle Vanya, a play by Chekhov, features characters including a discontented wife living on a country estate and a restless rural doctor who harbors hopes of seducing her. Although they do not act on their desires as the characters in "The Lady with the Pet Dog" do, their situation still results in a complex and painful dynamic.

Where I'm Calling From by Raymond Carver, published in 1989, showcases the work of this modern American short story writer known for his sparse and humane "minimalist" fiction, heavily influenced by Chekhov. The collection concludes with the story "Errand," which details Chekhov's death. Carver himself passed away shortly after the publication of this collection.