Anton Chekhov 
Gooseberries 
Short Story

After getting caught at a friend’s estate during a sudden storm, Ivan tells his friends the story of his brother who was determined to raise enough capital to buy himself a townhouse where he could plant gooseberry bushes. Through ruthless ambition, marrying an old widow for his own financial gain along the way, Ivan’s brother was able to fulfill his desires, but became an unlikable and proud person in the process.Harper Perennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the Harper Perennial Classics collection to build your digital library.