ONE day when she was younger and better-looking, and when her voice was stronger, Nikolay Petrovitch Kolpakov, her adorer, was sitting in the outer room in her summer villa. It was intolerably hot and stifling. Kolpakov, who had just dined and drunk a whole bottle of inferior port, felt ill-humoured and out of sorts. Both were bored and waiting for the heat of the day to be over in order to go for a walk. All at once there was a sudden ring at the door. Kolpakov, who was sitting with his coat off, in his slippers, jumped up and looked inquiringly at Pasha.
ONE day when she was younger and better-looking, and when her voice was stronger, Nikolay Petrovitch Kolpakov, her adorer, was sitting in the outer room in her summer villa. It was intolerably hot and stifling. Kolpakov, who had just dined and drunk a whole bottle of inferior port, felt ill-humoured and out of sorts. Both were bored and waiting for the heat of the day to be over in order to go for a walk. All at once there was a sudden ring at the door. Kolpakov, who was sitting with his coat off, in his slippers, jumped up and looked inquiringly at Pasha.
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, a preeminent Russian short-story writer, playwright, and physician, was born on January 29, 1860, in Taganrog, Russia. Chekhov is widely acknowledged as one of the masters of modern short fiction. His literary career began with humoristic sketches but soon evolved into the compassionate studies of human frailty that characterize his mature work. His stories are infused with a subtle yet powerful psychological depth, often focusing on the complexities of the human condition and the painful complications of life's transitions. Chekhov's style is marked by a conciseness, emotional directness, and an avoidance of excessive literary embellishment which has influenced generations of writers. Notable among his vast oeuvre is 'The Chorus Girl and Other Stories', a collection that aptly demonstrates his mastery of the short story form, his nuanced character representation, and his undogmatic reflections on the plight of contemporary Russian society. His other significant works include 'The Seagull', 'Uncle Vanya', 'Three Sisters', and 'The Cherry Orchard', which also exemplify his unique narrative economy and his use of understated dramatic action. Chekhov's contribution to literature has been monumental; his stories and plays remain a cornerstone of world literature and continue to be frequently adapted and staged. His death on July 15, 1904, marked the end of an era for Russian literature, but his works endure, a testament to the timeless quality of his probing, compassionate, and humanistic artistry.
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