Kolme kertomusta: Koteloitunut ihminen. Karviaismarjat. Rakkaudesta.

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Kolme kertomusta: Koteloitunut ihminen. Karviaismarjat. Rakkaudesta.

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

FI·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (75K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

1860–1904

Best known for quiet, piercing stories and groundbreaking plays, this Russian master had a gift for making ordinary lives feel unforgettable. He trained as a doctor, wrote with unusual compassion, and helped reshape modern fiction and drama.

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