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Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich
1860
1904
Chekov, Anton Pavlovich
Чехов, Антон Павлович
Tchekhov, Anton
Tshehov, Anton
Tchekhoff, Anton
Tschechow, Anton
Tchekoff, Anton
Garnett, Constance
1861
1946
Black, Constance Clara
The Party and Other Stories
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
The party -- Terror -- A woman's kingdom -- A problem -- The kiss -- "Anna on the neck" -- The teacher of literature -- Not wanted -- Typhus -- A misfortune -- A trifle from life.
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"The Party and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century during a period of significant social change in Russia. The stories delve into the complexities of human relationships and the subtlety of emotions that connect and disconnect individuals in various settings. The opening story, "The Party," revolves around Olga Mihalovna, a pregnant hostess feeling fatigued and emotionally strained during a name-day celebration for her husband, Pyotr Dmitritch. At the start of "The Party," readers are introduced to the setting of a lavish dinner, where Olga feels overwhelmed by the festivities and her role as the hostess. She seeks solace in her thoughts about her unborn child, often interrupting her reflections with feelings of jealousy towards her husband, who appears charming and carefree in the company of a young woman, Lubotchka. As she grapples with her emotions and her husband’s flippant attitudes, Olga's inner turmoil escalates, leading to deep-seated insecurities about her marital relationship and the authenticity of her husband's affections. This tension unfolds in Chekhov's trademark style, blending humor with a poignant examination of the human condition, leaving the reader intrigued by the complexities of love, jealousy, and the pressures of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English
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