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The Lottery Ticket

Author
Anton Chekhov
Series
Chekhov Stories
Language
English
Length
14 pages
ISBN
9781787362499
Published
23 January 2021
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Lottery
  • Ticket
  • Fantasy
  • Wealth
  • Greed
  • Relationships
  • Dreams
  • Disappointment
  • Contentment
  • Human Nature

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Description

"The Lottery Ticket" by Anton Chekhov follows Ivan Dmitritch, who buys a lottery ticket on his wife's insistence. When they believe they've won, their fantasies of wealth transform their lives. As reality sets in, the ticket's potential tears at their relationship, revealing greed's impact on human nature. The story delves into the complexities of dreams, disappointment, and the fragility of contentment.

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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