Kaksikymmentä: novellikokoelma by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
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"Kaksikymmentä: novellikokoelma" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores various aspects of life in a small Russian town, highlighting the absurdities and complexities of human behavior through a diverse cast of characters. Chekhov's keen observations and wit provide an insight into societal norms and relationships during this period, often illuminating deeper truths about the human condition. The opening of the
collection introduces a scene set under the midday sun as members of a health committee, including a city doctor and a police chief, move sluggishly through their quiet town, discussing sanitation issues. They engage in a humorous dialogue as they inspect a local shop, revealing their foibles and the bureaucratic absurdities of their mission. The tone is light yet satirical, showcasing Chekhov’s skill in blending critique with comedy, as the characters' discussions veer into trivial matters amidst their serious duty to combat potential health threats. This interplay of humor and social commentary sets the stage for Chekhov's exploration of human nature throughout the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Silvanto, Reino, 1883-1943 |
| Title | Kaksikymmentä: novellikokoelma |
| Contents | Asianmukaisia toimenpiteitä -- Kauhea yö -- Naimiskauppa -- Soittajan seikkailu -- Salaisuus -- Hyvin kävi -- Paha poika -- Kumma kuvastin -- Kyökkipiian naiminen -- Virkamiehen kuolema -- Liiotteli -- Naamioitu -- Leikinlasku -- Hammassärky -- Neiti N. N:n kertomus -- Ilkityö -- Samppanja -- Vedonlyönti -- Kuuluisuus -- Ikäviä ihmisiä. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Short stories, Russian -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52672 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52672-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 366 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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