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_aChekhov, Anton Pavlovich, _d1860-1904 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe schoolmistress, and other stories |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aThe tales of Chekhov, vol. 9 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-02-22 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe 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 | |
| 508 | _aProduced by James Rusk and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aRussia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English | ||
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_aGarnett, Constance, _d1861-1946 |
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