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The Bet

Author
Anton Chekhov
Series
Chekhov Stories
Language
English
Length
18 pages
ISBN
9781787245112
Published
6 March 2018
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Anton Chekhov
  • Chekhov
  • wisdom
  • get rich
  • money
  • life
  • death
  • Happiness
  • purpose of life
  • Psychological

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Description

In Anton Chekhov's "The Bet," a wealthy banker bets a young lawyer that solitary confinement is preferable to the death penalty. The lawyer endures years of isolation, challenging his ideals and the bet's true worth. The story explores the consequences of extreme choices and the subjective value of freedom.

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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