TY  - BOOK
AU  - Chekhov,Anton Pavlovich
AU  - Garnett,Constance
TI  - The schoolmistress, and other stories
T2  - The tales of Chekhov, vol. 9
AV  - PG 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
KW  - Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English
N1  - Release date is 2006-02-22; The schoolmistress -- A nervous breakdown -- Misery -- Champagne -- After the theatre -- A lady's story -- In exile -- The cattle dealers -- Sorrow -- On official duty -- The first-class passenge -- A tragic actor -- A transgression -- Small fry -- The requiem -- In the coach-house -- Panic fears -- The bet -- The head gardener's story -- The beauties -- The shoemaker and the devil; Produced by James Rusk and David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Schoolmistress and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into the complexities of human emotions and social situations, often exploring themes of loneliness, love, and societal constraints. In the opening tale, "The Schoolmistress," the narrative follows Marya Vassilyevna, a weary schoolteacher, as she reflects on her mundane life and internal struggles on a journey back to her village.  At the start of "The Schoolmistress," readers are introduced to Marya Vassilyevna, who is returning home after collecting her salary. As she travels along a familiar road, Chekhov captures her sense of monotony and discontentment, overshadowed by the memories of her past life that she struggles to recall. The story paints a vivid picture of her surroundings while also hinting at her longing for connections and the beauty that life offers, yet remains just out of reach. As she encounters Hanov, a local landowner with an alluring charm, Marya contemplates the absurdity of her own life in comparison to his, intensifying her inner conflict. This opening sets the stage for a poignant exploration of her unfulfilled desires and the harsh realities of her existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -