Ein Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich 1860-1904 creator Flachs-Fokschaneanu, Luise 1863- text utu 2007 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ein Heiratsantrag: Scherz in einem Aufzug" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a one-act comedy play written during the late 19th century. This humorous piece showcases the absurdities of social interactions and marriage proposals among the Russian gentry. The play delves into the themes of love, property disputes, and the eccentricities of human behavior in the context of a seemingly straightforward marriage proposal. The story revolves around Iwan Wassiljitsch Lomow, who visits his neighbor, Stepán Stepánowitsch Tschubúkow, to propose to his daughter, Natalia. However, the situation spirals into chaos as a petty argument erupts between Lomow and Tschubúkow over the ownership of some meadows, which distracts them from the original purpose of Lomow's visit. This disagreement quickly escalates into a heated confrontation involving insults and dramatic gestures, highlighting the ridiculousness of their quarrel. Amidst the conflict, Lomow's deteriorating health due to his anxiety reveals the absurdity of their arguments, showcasing Chekhov's skill in blending humor with poignant observations on human folly. Ultimately, despite their bickering, Lomow and Natalia manage to agree to the engagement, leaving the play with a sarcastic nod to the complexities of relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-09-02 Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Russia -- Social life and customs -- Drama PG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22493 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22493 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133522.0 22493