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Her Husband

Author
Anton Chekhov
Read by
Max Bollinger
Series
Chekhov Stories
Language
English
Length
14 minutes
ISBN
9781787241213
Published
26 January 2017
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Anton Chekhov
  • Marriage
  • husband
  • wife
  • love
  • infidelity
  • family
  • alcoholism
  • social class
  • jealousy

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Description

Natalya Andreyevna Bronin (also known as Nikitin), a successful opera singer, is relaxing in her bedroom when her husband, Denis Petrovitch Nikitin, arrives. He has just been visiting a wealthy man named Zagvozdkin and is upset because Zagvozdkin wouldn't lend him money. Denis expresses his views on capital and business to his wife, who is tired and just wants to go back to sleep. The story highlights the dynamic between the couple, with Denis being loud and boisterous while Natalya is reserved and tired. It also touches on the theme of capital and business, with Denis being critical of wealthy people who don't invest their money. Read in English, unabridged.

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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