Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

The Witch and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Witch and Other Stories" is a collection of dark and haunting tales by Anton Chekhov, showcasing the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of Russian society. Set against the backdrop of rural Russia, Chekhov's stories explore themes of superstition, desperation, and the supernatural. In "The Witch," a village is gripped by fear and suspicion as rumors of witchcraft spread, leading to tragic consequences. Other stories delve into the lives of ordinary people grappling with existential dilemmas and societal pressures. Chekhov's masterful prose and keen observations breathe life into his characters, revealing their innermost fears, desires, and flaws. Through vivid imagery and subtle symbolism, "The Witch and Other Stories" offers readers a glimpse into the human condition, where darkness lurks beneath the surface of everyday life, and the boundaries between reality and the unknown blur. Chekhov's exploration of the human psyche and the mysteries of existence make this collection a timeless masterpiece of Russian literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361845253
• Artikelnr.: 73554473

Autorenporträt

One of the finest authors of all time is Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, a Russian playwright and short-story writer who lived from 29 January 1860 to 15 July 1904. His four plays from his theatrical career are considered classics, and writers and critics highly regard his best short stories. Chekhov is sometimes listed as one of the three key figures in the development of early modernism in theater, together with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg. Chekhov was a medical practitioner by trade. "Medicine is my lawful wife," he once stated, "and literature is my mistress." Chekhov delivers a "theatre of mood" and a "submerged life in the text" in place of traditional action in these four works, which poses a challenge to both the playing group and the spectator. Chekhov's plays evoked a little eerie mood for the audience while remaining simple and easy to follow. At initially, Chekhov wrote stories to get money, but as his desire to express himself creatively grew, he introduced formal changes that helped shape the development of the contemporary short story. He insisted that an artist's job was to pose questions, not to provide answers, and offered no apology for the challenges this presented to readers.