02788cam a22003373u 4500 13409 UtSlPG 20260610133322.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PG Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-09-09 The horse-stealers -- Ward no. 6 -- The Petchenyeg -- A dead body -- A happy ending -- The looking-glass -- Old age -- Darkness -- The Beggar -- A story without a title -- In trouble -- Frost -- A slander -- Minds in ferment -- Gone astray -- An avenger -- The jeune premier -- A defenceless creature -- An enigmatic nature -- A happy man -- A troublesome visitor -- An actor's end. Text file produced by James Rusk HTML file produced by David Widger "The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening story, "The Horse-Stealers," introduces a hospital assistant named Yergunov, who is portrayed as a braggart and drunkard. After losing his way during a snowstorm, he seeks shelter at a questionable tavern, leading him into a world filled with peasants, thieves, and unexpected moral dilemmas. The story reflects themes of desire, societal roles, and human folly. The opening of "The Horse-Stealers" sets the stage for a tense and atmospheric tale. Yergunov, returning home from making hospital purchases, finds himself lost and cold in a snowstorm. His decision to stop at a dubious tavern introduces him to Kalashnikov, a scoundrel and horse-stealer, and other unsavory characters, including the alluring Lyubka. As Yergunov interacts with them, his bravado is tested, revealing his insecurities and complicating his relationships with both the men and the woman. This opening segment introduces the intricate social dynamics of rural life, the clash of character motivations, and Chekhov's sharp observations on human nature, all of which promise a rich exploration of morality and identity throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13409 54799 54799