Selected Short Stories of Chekhov

Author: (Russian) Chekhov, translated by Ruyong
Translator: Ruyong
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: In his late works, Chekhov uses delicate brushstrokes to depict the daily lives of villagers, factory workers, petty bourgeoisie, and intellectuals. These works reveal the poverty, backwardness, ignorance, and contradictions of Russian rural life; analyze the corruption of the soul caused by vulgarity, selfishness, and greed. "The Cherry Orchard" reflects the typical social psychology "I can't live like this anymore!" It portrays intellectuals who have begun to awaken, describing their break from the parasitic lifestyle of living without labor and their yearning for a "new life." These works are filled with a strong sense of the era and intense moral passion, showcasing the lives of villagers, factory workers, and other social strata, while also reflecting the awakening of progressive intellectuals and the social sentiment "I can't live like this anymore!"