Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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THE BISHOP AND OTHER STORIES

Beschreibung

"The Bishop and Other Stories" is a set of short tales by the famed Russian author Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. Published in the late nineteenth century, the anthology showcases Chekhov's mastery of the fast story form and his insightful exploration of human circumstance. The testimonies inside this series provide a poignant exam of Russian society, delving into the lives of diverse characters facing the challenges of their time. Chekhov's eager observations capture the nuances of normal existence, revealing the complexities of human relationships, aspirations, and societal norms. The titular tale, "The Bishop," unfolds as an individual study of a priest navigating the ethical dilemmas posed by way of his function. Other memories in the series, in addition, offer glimpses into the lives of everyday individuals, each grappling with their own set of situations and dilemmas. Chekhov's narrative style, marked by subtlety and nuance, invites readers to ponder the deeper layers of that meaning under the surface of apparently mundane activities. "The Bishop and Other Stories" is a testament to Chekhov's capacity to combine realism with profound information about human psychology.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 232g
• ISBN-13: 9789360465377
• ISBN-10: 9360465372
• Artikelnr.: 69898011