Additional Reading for "The Bet"

by Anton Chekhov

The following plays are considered to be his masterpieces (all available on-line here):

The Seagull
Uncle Vanya
Three Sisters
The Cherry Orchard

Chekhov is also considered to be one of the greatest short-story writers. The following stories are considered to be his best (all available on-line here):

"Ward, No. 6"
"The Teacher of Literature"
"My Life"
"Peasants"
"The Lady with the Dog"
"Betrothed"
"The Bishop"
"A Dreary Story"

about Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov: A Life by Donald Rayfield. This book received some mixed reviews by customers on Amazon.com. It sounds like it is very detailed.