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Title:
The Slanderer
1901
Note: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Slanderer" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a short story written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of rumor, reputation, and social dynamics within a community, showcasing the impact of gossip on individuals' lives. Chekhov, known for his keen insights into human nature, uses humor and irony to depict the consequences of slander and false accusations in a seemingly trivial context. The story revolves around Sergey Akhineyev, a teacher who, during his daughter's wedding feast, finds himself embroiled in a misunderstanding when a fellow instructor, Vankin, playfully suggests that Akhineyev was caught kissing the cook, Marfa. Although intended as a jest, Vankin's comment sets off a chain reaction of gossip that spreads throughout their small community. As Akhineyev desperately seeks to clear his name and uncover the source of the rumors, he grapples with the absurdity of the situation and the devastating ramifications of a single slanderous remark. The narrative highlights how quickly falsehoods can escalate, affecting personal relationships and one's standing in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Translator: Bernstein, Herman, 1876-1935
EBook No.: 23055
Published: Oct 17, 2007
Downloads: 90
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Slanderer
1901
Note: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Slanderer" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a short story written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of rumor, reputation, and social dynamics within a community, showcasing the impact of gossip on individuals' lives. Chekhov, known for his keen insights into human nature, uses humor and irony to depict the consequences of slander and false accusations in a seemingly trivial context. The story revolves around Sergey Akhineyev, a teacher who, during his daughter's wedding feast, finds himself embroiled in a misunderstanding when a fellow instructor, Vankin, playfully suggests that Akhineyev was caught kissing the cook, Marfa. Although intended as a jest, Vankin's comment sets off a chain reaction of gossip that spreads throughout their small community. As Akhineyev desperately seeks to clear his name and uncover the source of the rumors, he grapples with the absurdity of the situation and the devastating ramifications of a single slanderous remark. The narrative highlights how quickly falsehoods can escalate, affecting personal relationships and one's standing in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Translator: Bernstein, Herman, 1876-1935
EBook No.: 23055
Published: Oct 17, 2007
Downloads: 90
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.