Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich 1860-1904 creator Silvanto, Reino 1883-1943 text utu 2016 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Kaksikymmentä: novellikokoelma" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores various aspects of life in a small Russian town, highlighting the absurdities and complexities of human behavior through a diverse cast of characters. Chekhov's keen observations and wit provide an insight into societal norms and relationships during this period, often illuminating deeper truths about the human condition. The opening of the collection introduces a scene set under the midday sun as members of a health committee, including a city doctor and a police chief, move sluggishly through their quiet town, discussing sanitation issues. They engage in a humorous dialogue as they inspect a local shop, revealing their foibles and the bureaucratic absurdities of their mission. The tone is light yet satirical, showcasing Chekhov’s skill in blending critique with comedy, as the characters' discussions veer into trivial matters amidst their serious duty to combat potential health threats. This interplay of humor and social commentary sets the stage for Chekhov's exploration of human nature throughout the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Asianmukaisia toimenpiteitä -- Kauhea yö -- Naimiskauppa -- Soittajan seikkailu -- Salaisuus -- Hyvin kävi -- Paha poika -- Kumma kuvastin -- Kyökkipiian naiminen -- Virkamiehen kuolema -- Liiotteli -- Naamioitu -- Leikinlasku -- Hammassärky -- Neiti N. N:n kertomus -- Ilkityö -- Samppanja -- Vedonlyönti -- Kuuluisuus -- Ikäviä ihmisiä. Release date is 2016-07-29 E-text prepared by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish Short stories, Russian -- Translations into Finnish PG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52672 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52672 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134220.0 52672