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Title: The Witch, and Other Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The witch -- Peasant wives -- The post -- The new villa -- Dreams -- The pipe -- Agafya -- At Christmas time -- Gusev -- The student -- In the ravine -- The huntsman -- Happiness -- A Malefactor -- Peasants
Credits: Produced by James Rusk and David Widger
Summary: "The Witch and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening story, "The Witch," introduces us to the sexton Savely Gykin and his wife Raissa as they cope with a snowstorm while reflecting on their lives and relationships. The narrative explores themes of superstition, jealousy, and the complexities of marital dynamics in a rural setting, with a particular focus on the conflicted feelings of Savely regarding his wife’s supposed witchcraft. The beginning of "The Witch" sets a vivid scene as Savely lies in bed, hearing the raging storm outside and suspecting his wife of using witchery to summon chaos and attract unwanted male visitors. As the conversation unfolds, it becomes evident that the couple's relationship is fraught with insecurities and accusations, highlighting Savely’s paranoia and Raissa’s frustration with his suspicions. The arrival of a postman seeking shelter in their home amid the storm precipitates tension and reveals layers of desire and discord within the couple. This opening sets the stage for a blend of humor and drama, reflective of Chekhov's skill in portraying the human condition through everyday situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
EBook No.: 1944
Published: Feb 26, 2006
Downloads: 521
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
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.
This edition has images.
Title: The Witch, and Other Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The witch -- Peasant wives -- The post -- The new villa -- Dreams -- The pipe -- Agafya -- At Christmas time -- Gusev -- The student -- In the ravine -- The huntsman -- Happiness -- A Malefactor -- Peasants
Credits: Produced by James Rusk and David Widger
Summary: "The Witch and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening story, "The Witch," introduces us to the sexton Savely Gykin and his wife Raissa as they cope with a snowstorm while reflecting on their lives and relationships. The narrative explores themes of superstition, jealousy, and the complexities of marital dynamics in a rural setting, with a particular focus on the conflicted feelings of Savely regarding his wife’s supposed witchcraft. The beginning of "The Witch" sets a vivid scene as Savely lies in bed, hearing the raging storm outside and suspecting his wife of using witchery to summon chaos and attract unwanted male visitors. As the conversation unfolds, it becomes evident that the couple's relationship is fraught with insecurities and accusations, highlighting Savely’s paranoia and Raissa’s frustration with his suspicions. The arrival of a postman seeking shelter in their home amid the storm precipitates tension and reveals layers of desire and discord within the couple. This opening sets the stage for a blend of humor and drama, reflective of Chekhov's skill in portraying the human condition through everyday situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
EBook No.: 1944
Published: Feb 26, 2006
Downloads: 521
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
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.