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The Helpmate

Author
Anton Chekhov
Read by
Max Bollinger
Series
Chekhov Stories
Language
English
Length
16 minutes
ISBN
9781787241435
Published
30 January 2017
Imprint
Sovereign
  • marriage
  • social class
  • domestic life
  • rural life
  • societal expectations
  • oppression
  • feminism
  • patriarchy
  • traditional values
  • women's rights

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Description

The Helpmate by Anton Chekhov is an intriguing exploration of the complexities of interpersonal relationships. Through its use of symbolic imagery, Chekhov creates a narrative that examines the idea of reliance and codependence among those in a marriage. The protagonist, Nikolay, struggles to navigate his own feelings on the subject while simultaneously confronting his wife's discontentment with their status quo. 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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