LovelyMay
Stories
93
Chapters
1,535
Words
3.4 M
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Reading
11 d, 22 h
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In "A Transgression," the story unfolds around Collegiate Assessor Miguev, who, while reflecting on a past indiscretion with his former housemaid Agnia, finds himself in a dilemma when she threatens to expose him. Agnia demands he secure the future of their illegitimate child, threatening to leave the baby at his doorstep. One evening, haunted by the encounter, Miguev discovers a bundled baby left at his bungalow. Panicked and ashamed, fearing societal repercussions—ranging from spousal disappointment to…-
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In "A Tragic Actor," the story unfolds on the benefit night of Fenogenov, a celebrated tragic actor, during the performance of "Prince Serebryany" where his prowess leaves the audience, especially Masha, the police captain's daughter, in awe. This marks Masha's first encounter with the theater, igniting an unparalleled passion within her. Moved by the performances, Masha persuades her father to extend a dinner invitation to the actors, excluding the actresses, fearing the influence they might wield over…
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In "The Cattle-Dealers," a chapter from "The Schoolmistress and Other Stories," we are introduced to the arduous journey of Gavril Malahin and his son Yakov (Yasha) as they transport eight vanloads of cattle by train to the city. The narrative opens with them waiting in a cold, cramped van alongside their livestock, emphasizing the discomfort and harsh conditions of their trip. Malahin Senior is depicted as a grizzled, experienced cattle dealer, accustomed to the vagaries and corruption endemic to the…
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In the stark and unforgiving expanse of Siberia, by a riverbank and the flickering light of a campfire, Old Semyon, known as Canny, converses with a young Tatar, revealing the profound isolation and despair of exile. The narrative unfolds through their dialogue, contrasting experiences, and contemplations of life in a remote, desolate environment. Semyon, hardened by twenty-two years as a ferryman, claims contentment with his simple existence, devoid of desire or ambition, preaching a philosophy of…
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Nine years prior, during a hay-making season, the narrator and Pyotr Sergeyitch, the deputy prosecutor, journeyed to collect letters. Their return was marked by an approaching storm, setting a dramatic backdrop that heightened the allure of their surroundings and their spirits. Pyotr Sergeyitch, caught up in the moment's exhilaration, whimsically mused about finding shelter in a medieval castle, only to be caught in the rain and joke about being struck by lightning. This shared adventure drew them closer,…
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After witnessing a performance of "Yevgeny Onyegin," Nadya Zelenin, a 16-year-old girl, is swept up in the romantic and tragic elements of the story. Inspired by the character Tatyana, she hastily sets about writing a dramatic and heartfelt letter, pretending to address it to a loved one as Tatyana did, professing unrequited love and the turmoil it brings. She imagines the letter is directed at Gorny, an officer, and Gruzdev, a student, both of whom are purported to love her. However, Nadya is caught up in…
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In the vignette "Champagne: A Wayfarer's Story" from "The Schoolmistress and Other Stories," the narrator recounts his desolate existence as a railway station employee in a remote, uninhabited part of southwestern Russia. Life at the station is marked by isolation, with the only human interactions being brief glimpses of passengers through train windows and the company of his wife, a deaf telegraph clerk, and a few watchmen. The narrator's only solace in this desolation comes from drinking drugged vodka…
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In the bleak twilight, amidst swirling snowflakes, Iona Potapov sits motionless, cloaked in white, on his sledge. The world around him bustles with life, yet he and his horse remain still, engulfed in their own silence, contemplating their detachment from the familiar to the chaotic city life. Hours pass without a single fare, until finally, an impatient officer beckons Iona to Vyborgskaya, sparking a brief encounter filled with disconnection and misunderstanding. Despite Iona's attempt to share his grief…
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The chapter presents a deeply moving narrative centered on Vassilyev, a law student in Moscow, who is introduced to the harrowing world of prostitution by his friends, the medical student Mayer and the artist Rybnikov. Initially ignorant and naive about the realities of "fallen women," Vassilyev's experience in S. Street's brothels profoundly affects him, leading him into a severe emotional and psychological crisis. Despite his friends' more detached or frivolous attitudes towards the encounters, Vassilyev…
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In "Panic Fears," the narrator recounts three distinct episodes of terror experienced during his lifetime. The first instance unfolds on a motionless July evening as he drives to the station for newspapers. Along a secluded road, enveloped in twilight and stillness, he is struck by a haunting vision: a mysterious light flickering atop a village belfry, in a place devoid of logical explanations for such a phenomenon. Despite attempting rationalizations, a gripping fear takes hold, amplified by the desolate…
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