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100	1		_aChekhov, Anton Pavlovich, _d1860-1904
245	1	4	_aThe Horse-Stealers and Other Stories
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-09-09
505	0		_aThe 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.
508			_aText file produced by James Rusk HTML file produced by David Widger
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aRussia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653			_aChekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English
700	1		_aGarnett, Constance, _d1861-1946
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13409
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