The Schoolmaster and Other Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
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"The Schoolmaster and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories likely written during the late 19th century. This anthology features Chekhov's keen observation of human nature and social commentary, presenting various characters and their circumstances as they navigate the complexities of life, relationships, and societal norms. The opening story, "The Schoolmaster," focuses on Fyodor Lukitch Sysoev, a factory schoolmaster who is preparing for an annual dinner celebration,
reflecting on his career and interactions with his colleagues. The opening of "The Schoolmaster" introduces us to Fyodor Lukitch Sysoev as he prepares for the annual dinner held by the factory's board of managers. While Sysoev's students have performed admirably in their examinations, he is unhappy with the minor mistakes made by two of his pupils and vexed by his colleagues' camaraderie, feeling isolated in a landscape marked by envy and competition. As he attempts to present himself well for the dinner, he battles physical weakness and an overwhelming cough, ultimately leading to an emotional climax when he misinterprets a comment about his family's future. This blend of humor and poignancy, alongside Chekhov's trademark exploration of existential themes, sets a rich stage for the following stories in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946 |
| Title | The Schoolmaster and Other Stories |
| Contents | The schoolmaster -- Enemies -- The examining magistrate -- Betrothed -- From the diary of a violent-tempered man -- In the dark -- A play -- A mystery -- Strong impressions -- Drunk -- The marshal's widow -- A bad business -- In the court -- Boots -- Joy -- Ladies -- A peculiar man -- At the barber's -- An inadvertence -- The album -- Oh! The public -- A tripping tongue -- Overdoing it -- The orator -- Malingerers -- In the graveyard -- Hush! -- In an hotel -- In a strange land. |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13412 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 636 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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