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Excellent People

Author
Anton Chekhov
Series
Chekhov Stories
Language
English
Length
22 pages
ISBN
9781911144922
Published
15 January 2016
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Aristocracy
  • Social class
  • Moral decay
  • Upper class
  • Wealth
  • Privilege
  • Hypocrisy
  • Satire
  • Social commentary
  • Human nature

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Description

Brother and sister in one flat: Vladimir the literary man, Vera the doctor, two excellent people who cannot live each other’s faith. Chekhov’s story is idealism against usefulness, a bond wearing thin, and the comedy of taking oneself for a cause. Vera wants work and a usable world; Vladimir wants an audience. Their kindness is real and not enough. A small Chekhov household in which ideas eat the supper. They share a flat and not a future. Idealism as a household pest.

Author

Chekhov was a Russian writer who is considered to be one of the greatest dramatists of all time. He wrote several famous plays, including The Cherry Orchard and Three Sisters. Chekhov also wrote short stories and essays, and is well-known for his unique style of writing. 17 January] 1860 – 15 July [O.S.

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