A Chekhov Circus
A guide to the short stories of Anton Chekhov
A poor man begs a government doctor to help free his brother from jail.
A dispiriting visit to a government office, where nothing happens without a bribe.
A sycophantic clerk accidentally sneezes on his superior, and cannot apologise enough for the insult.
A rich man is touched when his staff at work present him with an album, but he is unconcerned the next day when his children rip it to pieces.
A Chekhov Circus 