The Darling and Other Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Author Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Translator Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946
Title The Darling and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The Darling -- Ariadne -- Anyuta -- The Two Volodyas -- The Trousseau -- The Helpmate -- Talent -- An Artist's Story -- Three Years.
Credits Produced by James Rusk. HTML version by Al Haines
Summary "The Darling and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, often delving into the lives of ordinary characters as they navigate their personal dilemmas and societal expectations. The opening of "The Darling" introduces us to Olenka, a kind-hearted and gentle woman who finds herself emotionally compelled to love those around her. We learn about her early attachments to family members and later her romance with Kukin, the manager of a local theater, whose struggles against public indifference to his artistic endeavors deeply affect her. As they marry, Olenka becomes heavily involved in the theater world, adopting Kukin's passion for the arts. However, tragedy strikes when Kukin dies unexpectedly, leaving Olenka in profound grief. The narrative highlights her reliance on love and affection to find purpose, foreshadowing her need for attachment as she navigates life without her husband. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 13416
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 23, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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