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In this compact collection three distinct tales unfold in the quiet corners of provincial life. A weary veterinarian and a schoolmaster find themselves lodged in a modest hut on the edge of a remote village, swapping stories under a moonlit sky while the world around them slips into night. Their conversation drifts from the odd habits of a reclusive village matriarch to the broader question of why some people retreat into solitary shells, hinting at the timeless tension between community and isolation.
The author’s keen eye captures both the sly humor of everyday absurdities and the subtle melancholy that underlies them. Each narrative is crafted with spare, precise language, revealing the inner textures of ordinary people with a gentle, almost clinical curiosity. Listeners will be drawn into moments that are at once amusing and quietly introspective, offering a glimpse into the human condition that feels both intimate and universally resonant.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (75K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1860–1904
A doctor by training and a writer by instinct, he helped transform both the modern short story and modern drama. His work is known for its quiet humor, sharp observation, and deep feeling for ordinary lives.
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by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov