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No. 86 – Neighbours
A weak-willed man ineffectually seeks to avenge the stain on his honor after his sister takes up with a married man.
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No. 41 – At Home
You could easily fill a book of Chekhov stories set on the steppe, the dreary, endless grasslands that stretch across much of Russia. “At Home” is the tale of a young woman, Vera, who after receiving an education in a distant city, returns to her family’s decaying property on the steppe. There’s nothing for her…
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No. 68 – The Duel
In a languid seaside town, a mutual dislike festers and turns into a violent confrontation.
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No. 76 – Expensive Lessons
A dullard falls in love with his French tutor.
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No. 81 – The Chemist’s Wife
Two men make a late night visit to the local pharmacy so as to flirt with the pharmacist’s wife.
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No. 179 – Excellent People
A pretentious writer fails to leave an impression on the world.
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No. 150 – The Princess
A princess flatters herself that she is doing good when in fact she is not helping anyone but herself.
A Chekhov Circus
A guide to the short stories of Anton Chekhov
A Chekhov Circus 