"The Darling and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a compilation of tales from the late 1800s that examines affection, grief, and the intricate nature of people's connections to each other, often centering on common individuals facing challenges and societal pressures. "The Darling" begins with Olenka, a tender woman who craves to cherish those close to her; readers discover her bonds with relatives before her love affair with Kukin, a theatre director whose challenges with audiences ignite strong emotions within her. Their marriage leads her to embrace the theatre world, reflecting Kukin's love for the performing arts. However, Kukin's sudden passing plunges Olenka into deep despair. The story emphasizes her need for love and attachment to feel fulfilled, hinting at her future dependence on companionship after her husband's death.
The Darling and Other Stories
By Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Witness a gentle woman's heartfelt journey as she navigates love, loss, and the search for meaning in a world filled with complex relationships and unexpected turns.
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About the AuthorAnton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. Chekhov was a physician by profession. "Medicine is my lawful wife," he once said, "and literature is my mistress."
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. Chekhov was a physician by profession. "Medicine is my lawful wife," he once said, "and literature is my mistress."
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