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Title: The Chorus Girl and Other Stories

Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The Chorus Girl -- Verotchka -- My Life -- At A Country House -- A Father -- On The Road -- Rothschild's Fiddle -- Ivan Matveyitch -- Zinotchka -- Bad Weather -- A Gentleman Friend -- A Trivial Incident.

Credits: Produced by James Rusk

Summary: "The Chorus Girl and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories penned during the late 19th century. The stories delve into the complexities of human relationships, emotions, and societal expectations, offering rich character studies and poignant social commentary. Among the characters introduced is Pasha, a chorus girl, who becomes embroiled in dramatic confrontations that highlight themes of love, betrayal, and moral dilemmas. The opening of "The Chorus Girl" introduces Pasha in her summer villa, where she anxiously waits for her admirer, Nikolay Petrovitch Kolpakov. The narrative takes a dramatic turn with the unexpected arrival of an unknown woman, who reveals herself as Kolpakov's wife. This revelation ignites tension and confrontation, as the wife pleads for Pasha to return the gifts Kolpakov has lavished upon her, arguing about the dire consequences his actions may have on their family. This initial encounter sets the stage for a gripping exploration of shame, societal judgment, and the dire impacts of infidelity, showcasing Chekhov's skill in blending emotional depth with social realism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904

Translator: Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946

EBook No.: 13418

Published: Sep 9, 2004

Downloads: 145

Language: English

Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:13418:2 2004-09-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Garnett, Constance Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich en 1
2024-11-05T19:46:15Z The Chorus Girl and Other Stories

This edition has images.

Title: The Chorus Girl and Other Stories

Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The Chorus Girl -- Verotchka -- My Life -- At A Country House -- A Father -- On The Road -- Rothschild's Fiddle -- Ivan Matveyitch -- Zinotchka -- Bad Weather -- A Gentleman Friend -- A Trivial Incident.

Credits: Produced by James Rusk

Summary: "The Chorus Girl and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories penned during the late 19th century. The stories delve into the complexities of human relationships, emotions, and societal expectations, offering rich character studies and poignant social commentary. Among the characters introduced is Pasha, a chorus girl, who becomes embroiled in dramatic confrontations that highlight themes of love, betrayal, and moral dilemmas. The opening of "The Chorus Girl" introduces Pasha in her summer villa, where she anxiously waits for her admirer, Nikolay Petrovitch Kolpakov. The narrative takes a dramatic turn with the unexpected arrival of an unknown woman, who reveals herself as Kolpakov's wife. This revelation ignites tension and confrontation, as the wife pleads for Pasha to return the gifts Kolpakov has lavished upon her, arguing about the dire consequences his actions may have on their family. This initial encounter sets the stage for a gripping exploration of shame, societal judgment, and the dire impacts of infidelity, showcasing Chekhov's skill in blending emotional depth with social realism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904

Translator: Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946

EBook No.: 13418

Published: Sep 9, 2004

Downloads: 145

Language: English

Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:13418:3 2004-09-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Garnett, Constance Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich en 1