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The Orator

by Anton Tchekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series World Classics
Chekhov's short story "The Orator" tells of a rather embarrassing situation when a famous orator stands in front of a crowd at a funeral ceremony. Filled with satire towards and critique of the hypocritical and petty-minded people, Chekhov masterfully presents the world as a reflection in the eyes of a dead man. Connoisseur of the human psyche and a chronicler of Russian daily grind, the author's ... Read more

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Chekhov's short story "The Orator" tells of a rather embarrassing situation when a famous orator stands in front of a crowd at a funeral ceremony. Filled with satire towards and critique of the hypocritical and petty-minded people, Chekhov masterfully presents the world as a reflection in the eyes of a dead man. Connoisseur of the human psyche and a chronicler of Russian daily grind, the author's
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The Beggar

by Anton Tchekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series World Classics
Chehkov's short story "The Beggar" revolves around the theme of spiritual transformation where a depraved alcoholic becomes a better person through compassion and kindness. A perfect example of a narrative with a twist, the short story offers some insight into the topic of knowing the other and delving deeper into the human psyche. What is more, Chekhov places his characters and their ... Read more

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Chehkov's short story "The Beggar" revolves around the theme of spiritual transformation where a depraved alcoholic becomes a better person through compassion and kindness. A perfect example of a narrative with a twist, the short story offers some insight into the topic of knowing the other and delving deeper into the human psyche. What is more, Chekhov places his characters and their
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The Schoolmaster

by Anton Tchekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series World Classics
Fydor Lukitch Sysoev has been regarded as the best teacher for as long as he can remember, he cares about his students and never forgets an injustice or mistreatment. However, his confidence and patience are about to be tested by a series of difficult exam questions and an anniversary dinner. 'The Schoolmaster' is Anton Chekhov's take on the value of a good teacher and the powerlessness of ageing. ... Read more

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Fydor Lukitch Sysoev has been regarded as the best teacher for as long as he can remember, he cares about his students and never forgets an injustice or mistreatment. However, his confidence and patience are about to be tested by a series of difficult exam questions and an anniversary dinner. 'The Schoolmaster' is Anton Chekhov's take on the value of a good teacher and the powerlessness of ageing.
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The Teacher of Literature

by Anton Tchekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series World Classics
"The Teacher of Literature" tells the story of Nikitin, a young teacher at the local school, who proposes to Masha, the daughter of a wealthy man. The story oscillates between bouts of happiness and immense love to moments of depression and existential crisis. The realization of the main character that the world is nothing but filled with vulgarity clashes with his previous perfect state of ... Read more

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"The Teacher of Literature" tells the story of Nikitin, a young teacher at the local school, who proposes to Masha, the daughter of a wealthy man. The story oscillates between bouts of happiness and immense love to moments of depression and existential crisis. The realization of the main character that the world is nothing but filled with vulgarity clashes with his previous perfect state of
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Sorrow

by Anton Tchekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series World Classics
Well, you brought this on yourself. Not only were you browsing the Russian classics section – literature with a reputation so dour and depressing that it has reached meme status, but when you on top of that pick out the one book titled "Sorrow", we can only imagine that you've taken the advice of the people complaining about your sunny disposition and the spring in your step. Fortunately, you're ... Read more

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Well, you brought this on yourself. Not only were you browsing the Russian classics section – literature with a reputation so dour and depressing that it has reached meme status, but when you on top of that pick out the one book titled "Sorrow", we can only imagine that you've taken the advice of the people complaining about your sunny disposition and the spring in your step. Fortunately, you're
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Ward No. 6

by Anton Tchekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series Book 6 - World Classics
A haunting tale, Russian author Anton Chekhov's 'Ward No.6' tells the story of Ragin, the head doctor in a provincial town's mental institution. Frustrated by his banal surroundings and what he perceives as a lack of intelligent company, he turns to one of his patients, Gromov, with whom he can express his distaste for what his life has become. The townspeople grow suspicious of the time the ... Read more

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A haunting tale, Russian author Anton Chekhov's 'Ward No.6' tells the story of Ragin, the head doctor in a provincial town's mental institution. Frustrated by his banal surroundings and what he perceives as a lack of intelligent company, he turns to one of his patients, Gromov, with whom he can express his distaste for what his life has become. The townspeople grow suspicious of the time the
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Gone Astray

by Anton Tchekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series World Classics
'Gone Astray' is one of Chekhov's earlier comedic short stories that is a light-hearted romp about two drunken lawyers trying to find their way home at night. Chekhov's masterful use of irony is present here as one of the lawyers, Kozyavkin, accidentally violates the law by breaking into a house he believes to be his own. The short features some of Chekhov's most farcical images, such as the ... Read more

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'Gone Astray' is one of Chekhov's earlier comedic short stories that is a light-hearted romp about two drunken lawyers trying to find their way home at night. Chekhov's masterful use of irony is present here as one of the lawyers, Kozyavkin, accidentally violates the law by breaking into a house he believes to be his own. The short features some of Chekhov's most farcical images, such as the
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The Duel

by Anton Tchekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series World Classics
A modern-day Hamlet, Laevsky enjoys blaming his issues on the corrupting influence of his time and civilization. Van Koren, on the other hand, believes strongly in the survival of the fittest. When the two of them become tangled in a game of infidelity, debts, and deception, it is not long until a physical duel ensues. A complex tale of transformation, human fragility and forgiveness, it was ... Read more

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A modern-day Hamlet, Laevsky enjoys blaming his issues on the corrupting influence of his time and civilization. Van Koren, on the other hand, believes strongly in the survival of the fittest. When the two of them become tangled in a game of infidelity, debts, and deception, it is not long until a physical duel ensues. A complex tale of transformation, human fragility and forgiveness, it was
... Read more
The Schoolmistress

by Anton Tchekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series World Classics
Follows Maria's tumultuous journey home after receiving her salary from the school board. 'The Schoolmistress' features Chekhov's much-celebrated realist prose as he illustrates the misery of the poor schoolmistress and her surroundings.While Maria must fight for respect from her superiors and the townsfolk, she dreams of a better life with the wealthy and handsome Hanov. Chekhov's social ... Read more

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Follows Maria's tumultuous journey home after receiving her salary from the school board. 'The Schoolmistress' features Chekhov's much-celebrated realist prose as he illustrates the misery of the poor schoolmistress and her surroundings.While Maria must fight for respect from her superiors and the townsfolk, she dreams of a better life with the wealthy and handsome Hanov. Chekhov's social
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А Nightmare

by Anton Tchekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series World Classics
'A Nightmare' is a short story by Anton Chekhov about two men, one a penniless priest and the other a wealthy aristocrat. The now desperate priest is too proud to ask for assistance, whereas the conniving aristocrat is plotting against him because of his oddball behavior. Where exactly will this dangerous game of cat-and-mouse carry the two?A masterful portrayal of human emotions and the ... Read more

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'A Nightmare' is a short story by Anton Chekhov about two men, one a penniless priest and the other a wealthy aristocrat. The now desperate priest is too proud to ask for assistance, whereas the conniving aristocrat is plotting against him because of his oddball behavior. Where exactly will this dangerous game of cat-and-mouse carry the two?A masterful portrayal of human emotions and the
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A Mystery

by Anton Tchekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series World Classics
The narrative focuses on the extraordinary predicament of the Civil Councillor Navagin. For the past thirteen years he has striven in vain to uncover the undisclosed identity of a certain Fedyukov. His signature mysteriously appears in every single document that leaves Navagin's office. Navagin is perplexed and out of his wits.Ironically enough, the time comes when the Councillor decides to follow ... Read more

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The narrative focuses on the extraordinary predicament of the Civil Councillor Navagin. For the past thirteen years he has striven in vain to uncover the undisclosed identity of a certain Fedyukov. His signature mysteriously appears in every single document that leaves Navagin's office. Navagin is perplexed and out of his wits.Ironically enough, the time comes when the Councillor decides to follow
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