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Uniform Title: Drama na okhote. English
Title: The shooting party
Original Publication: London: Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 1926.
Note: Translation of: Драма на охоте, Drama na okhote.
Note: Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shooting_Party_(Chekhov_novel)
Credits: Brian Raiter
Summary: "The Shooting Party" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around the character of Ivan Petrovich Kamyshev, a former examining magistrate, who seeks to publish his story while grappling with the complexities of provincial life and his own moral dilemmas. Chekhov's work combines elements of drama and psychological introspection, illustrating poignant human experiences amidst societal decay. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Kamyshev as he makes an urgent plea to an editor for the publication of his story, which is steeped in themes of love, murder, and personal crisis. The narrator reflects on a blend of humor and cynicism while presenting vivid character sketches, including the striking figure of Kamyshev himself, who navigates his past and the grim realities of life in provincial Russia. As the story progresses, it hints at deeper tragic elements and the exploration of human motivations, setting the stage for a rich and engaging narrative to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Translator: Chamot, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1855-1934
EBook No.: 73729
Published: May 29, 2024
Downloads: 221
Language: English
Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Upper class -- Russia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Drama na okhote. English
Title: The shooting party
Original Publication: London: Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 1926.
Note: Translation of: Драма на охоте, Drama na okhote.
Note: Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shooting_Party_(Chekhov_novel)
Credits: Brian Raiter
Summary: "The Shooting Party" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around the character of Ivan Petrovich Kamyshev, a former examining magistrate, who seeks to publish his story while grappling with the complexities of provincial life and his own moral dilemmas. Chekhov's work combines elements of drama and psychological introspection, illustrating poignant human experiences amidst societal decay. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Kamyshev as he makes an urgent plea to an editor for the publication of his story, which is steeped in themes of love, murder, and personal crisis. The narrator reflects on a blend of humor and cynicism while presenting vivid character sketches, including the striking figure of Kamyshev himself, who navigates his past and the grim realities of life in provincial Russia. As the story progresses, it hints at deeper tragic elements and the exploration of human motivations, setting the stage for a rich and engaging narrative to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Translator: Chamot, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1855-1934
EBook No.: 73729
Published: May 29, 2024
Downloads: 221
Language: English
Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Upper class -- Russia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.