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The Witch and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a collection of short stories that showcases the author’s mastery in portraying the nuances of human emotions and relationships. The title story, *The Witch*, delves into themes of superstition and human folly, while the other tales explore a range of subjects, from love and loss to the absurdities of daily life, often with a mix of humor and poignant observation. Chekhov’s characteristic focus on ordinary people and their inner lives makes the collection both relatable and deeply insightful.-
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XII –The witch and other Stories
In the vividly depicted chapter from "The Witch and Other Stories," the narrative oscillates between the bleak and mundane aspects of life aboard a ship and a critique of societal hierarchies and pretensions. Gusev, a passenger suffering from stifling heat and discomfort, is momentarily distracted by memories of home and the surrounding indifference to his plight. This discomfort is punctuated by an abrupt moment of tragedy when a fellow soldier, engrossed in a card game, suddenly falls ill and dies, an…-
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THE WITCH
"The Witch" unfolds on a stormy evening, showcasing Savely Gykin, the sexton, and his wife, Raissa. As Savely lies in bed, a tempest rages outside their hut, symbolizing the tumultuous events to follow. Savely suspects the storm's ferocity has mystical origins, specifically linked to his wife. Raissa, deeply absorbed in her sewing, seems indifferent to both the storm and her husband's accusations of witchcraft. Their monotonous existence is disrupted by the arrival of a lost postman and his driver,…-
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PEASANT WIVES
In the village of Reybuzh, the story unfolds around the household of Filip Ivanov Kashin, known as Dyudya, who has accumulated a modest fortune through various ventures. His family consists of his elder son Fyodor, whose wife Sofya lives with them, suffering constant ailments; and his hunchback son Alyoshka, married to Varvara, a young and attractive woman chosen for him who draws the attentions of their guests. One evening, they receive a visitor, Matvey Savitch, with an orphan boy, Kuzka, whom he has…-
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THE POST
In the dark, chilly hours of the night, amidst the sleepy town setting, a postman, clad in his official uniform and wielding a rusted sword, prepares for his journey, accompanied by a university student traveling to the station, an arrangement borne out of necessity rather than protocol. Amidst the nocturnal silence and the preparations of the driver, Semyon Glazov, to embark upon the journey with the mail cart and its three horses, the postmaster implores the postman to deliver a parcel and extend…-
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XX —The witch and other Stories
In the serene landscape two miles away from Obrutchanovo, amidst the transformative phase brought by the construction of a grand bridge, a poignant story unfolds centered around the New Villa. The village, perched high on the river-bank, offered a scenic view of the bridge's intricate framework, particularly mesmerizing in fog or when adorned with hoar frost, presenting a spectacle that hinted at both beauty and the ominous influence of change. Kutcherov, the robust engineer behind the bridge, becomes a…-
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XIX —The witch and other Stories
In "The Witch and Other Stories," a chapter paints a vivid scene of the tension between the villagers of Obrutchanovo and the residents of the New Villa. A noticeable rift is present as the villagers, stuck in their ways and suspicious of change, observe the unfamiliar activities and innovations brought by the New Villa's inhabitants with skepticism and mistrust. From the outset, we see a deep contrast in the lifestyles and perspectives of the two groups. The villagers' simple, agrarian lifestyle is…-
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III -The witch and other Stories
No one kept order, and it seemed that disorder was part of the programme. And as always happens when people do not know what to do, they begin eating, drinking, swearing, and shouting. The wedding of Anisim and Varvara as described in the text is a vivid illustration of traditional and, to some extent, stereotypical village festivities in Russia, marked by an abundance of food, drink, and a blend of joy and melancholy. Anisim, the groom, appears disconnected and passive, marrying more out of duty and…-
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IV -The witch and other Stories
In Chapter IV, five days after the previous events, Anisim prepares for departure and visits Varvara, his stepmother, to bid her farewell. Amidst the serene ambiance set by the burning lamps and the scent of incense, Varvara knits and remarks on Anisim's short stay and the ostentatiously celebrated wedding, hinting at the underlying dreariness of their wealthy, merchant-like lifestyle. She expresses her discomfort with the family's unethical dealings with people, from cheating in trade to selling…-
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V -The witch and other Stories
In The Witch and Other Stories, we follow a series of conversations and events involving several characters. Old Tsybukin talks to Anisim, his son, urging him to stay at home and help with business, offering him riches in return, but Anisim refuses. Meanwhile, Lipa, Tsybukin’s younger daughter-in-law, transforms from a tired, reserved woman into a bright, cheerful figure when her husband leaves. Wearing a threadbare petticoat and scrubbing the stairs, she sings and smiles, creating an image of innocence…-
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