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No. 35 – The Cossack
Driving home from Easter services with his wife, a young farmer chances upon a man in a field–a Cossack–who has fallen ill. The farmer’s minor attempt to help the man is blocked by his wife, and they return home, leaving the Cossack alone in the field. This small failure of charity is an omen of…
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No. 83 – A Blunder
A couple eavesdrop on their daughter and her suitor, hoping to force a marriage proposal.
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No. 105 – The Death of a Government Clerk
A sycophantic clerk accidentally sneezes on his superior, and cannot apologise enough for the insult.
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No. 126 – A Work of Art
A doctor has a hard time getting rid of an unwelcome gift.
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No. 128 – A Pink Stocking
A husband is disturbed by his wife’s poor writing skills and lack of intellectual curiosity.
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No. 172 – The Lion and the Sun
A small-town mayor flutters around a visiting dignitary, hoping to be granted a special honor.
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No. 173 – A Joke
A man whispers “I love you” to a woman, but she only hears him on a subliminal level.
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No. 177 – A Country Cottage
A happy young couple find their idyllic day in the country ruined when unexpected family visitors come to call.
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No. 181 – At a Summer Villa
A man receives a letter from a secret admirer, but the tryst is a bust.
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No. 192 – The Doctor
A doctor cares for a dying boy and his grief-stricken mother.
A Chekhov Circus
A guide to the short stories of Anton Chekhov
A Chekhov Circus 