| Author |
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 |
| Translator |
Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946 |
| Title |
The Duel and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The Duel -- Excellent People -- Mire -- Neighbours -- At Home -- Expensive Lessons -- The Princess -- The Chemist's Wife.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by James Rusk
HTML flie produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Duel and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the complexities of human relationships, morality, and societal expectations, typically set against the backdrop of Russian life. It notably explores the inner conflicts of its characters, who grapple with love, desire, and personal dilemmas. The opening of "The Duel" introduces us to Ivan Andreitch Laevsky, a clerk disillusioned with his life and the woman he lives with, Nadyezhda Fyodorovna. As Laevsky and his friend, army doctor Samoylenko, discuss Laevsky's deteriorating feelings towards Nadyezhda, Laevsky reveals his deep-seated frustrations with their relationship, acknowledging a profound sense of aimlessness in his existence. The conversation touches upon themes of love, obligation, and the desire to escape one's circumstances, setting the stage for Laevsky's internal struggles as he contemplates his next steps and disposition towards his life in the Caucasus. As Laevsky confronts his feelings of inadequacy and moral conflict, the reader is drawn into a nuanced exploration of the human condition, typical of Chekhov's poignant storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13505 |
| Release Date |
Sep 24, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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