02491cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000041001122450033001532640051001863000047002373360026002843370026003103380036003365000031003725050211004035080044006145201284006585340045019426530018019876530049020056530069020548560042021231944UtSlPG20260610133051.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPG1 aChekhov, Anton Pavlovich,d1860-190414aThe Witch, and Other Stories 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-260 aThe witch -- Peasant wives -- The post -- The new villa -- Dreams -- The pipe -- Agafya -- At Christmas time -- Gusev -- The student -- In the ravine -- The huntsman -- Happiness -- A Malefactor -- Peasants  aProduced by James Rusk and David Widger  a"The Witch and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening story, "The Witch," introduces us to the sexton Savely Gykin and his wife Raissa as they cope with a snowstorm while reflecting on their lives and relationships. The narrative explores themes of superstition, jealousy, and the complexities of marital dynamics in a rural setting, with a particular focus on the conflicted feelings of Savely regarding his wife’s supposed witchcraft.  The beginning of "The Witch" sets a vivid scene as Savely lies in bed, hearing the raging storm outside and suspecting his wife of using witchery to summon chaos and attract unwanted male visitors. As the conversation unfolds, it becomes evident that the couple's relationship is fraught with insecurities and accusations, highlighting Savely’s paranoia and Raissa’s frustration with his suspicions. The arrival of a postman seeking shelter in their home amid the storm precipitates tension and reveals layers of desire and discord within the couple. This opening sets the stage for a blend of humor and drama, reflective of Chekhov's skill in portraying the human condition through everyday situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aRussia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction  aChekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1944