Litsy

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories | Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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#OffMyShelf for short stories; anthology, or essays

I‘m really wishing I had taken a Russian literature class in college. I absolutely loved this short story collection. An incredible writer, Chekhov definitely transcends time. I can see why he‘s considered one of the greatest short story writers.

So this book is off my TBR shelf, but I‘m definitely keeping it & will revisit these stories often.

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Ruthiella Nice work! I‘ve not read Chekov yet, but he‘s on my list. All the classics really, because they are the building blocks for what came after. 1mo

wanderinglynn @Ruthiella I recommend Chekhov—he‘s very readable. 1mo

Lesliereadsalot I took two Russian literature classes in college. Have never regretted reading War and Peace and The Brothers Karamazov among many others. The professor was blind and made these novels come alive. Best classes I took! 1mo

wanderinglynn @Lesliereadsalot how awesome! 1mo

ferskner Russian lit is so daunting before you start but then so addictive! 1mo

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wanderinglynn

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories | Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Jasper apparently doesn‘t appreciate Russian literature.

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AllDebooks 🥹🐾😍 1mo

dabbe Especially if it's THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV! I'm with ya, Jasper! 🖤🐾🖤 1mo

wanderinglynn @dabbe 😂 it‘s actually Anton Chekhov‘s short stories. 1mo

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Ruthiella 😻😻😻 1mo

Aims42 I see this and think, “CHEEEEEESE!” 😸 1mo

tpixie 😹 1mo

wanderinglynn @Aims42 😂 that totally fits. 1mo

Aims42 @wanderinglynn 😻❤️ 1mo

AlaMich He‘s flossing his teeth with Russian literature! 😹 1mo

wanderinglynn @AlaMich he‘s definitely not impressed by Chekhov 😂 1mo

julieclair That‘s hysterical! 😂 1mo

Cupcake12 A great photo 😂 1mo

wanderinglynn @julieclair @Cupcake12 thanks! I was lucky to capture that exact moment. 📸🐱😹 1mo

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wanderinglynn

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories | Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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“In the hospital yard there stands a small lodge surrounded by a perfect forest of burdocks, nettles, and wild hemp.”

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wanderinglynn

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories | Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

“But people have grown better,” observed the bailiff.
“In what way?”
“Cleverer.”
“Cleverer, maybe, that‘s true, young man; but what‘s the use of that? What earthly good is cleverness to people on the brink of ruin? One can perish without cleverness. What‘s the good of cleverness to a huntsman if there is no game?”

From The Pipe. Written in 1887. Still relevant (or even more so) in 2025.

Readergrrl Heartbreakingly so. 💔 1mo

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RowReads1

Anton Chekhov's Short Stories: Texts of the Stories, Backgrounds, Criticism | Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, Ralph E. Matlaw

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MissLucyIrene

Selected Stories | Anton Chekhov, Anton Pavlovitch Tchekhov

The perfect start to a Sunday morning!

Really needing a break from American Psycho as I‘m finding it a bit full on. Who knew being in the mind of a psychopath would be so draining!

Also, please take the time to check out my Insta. I‘m much better at posting there! @ misslucyirene

#constantreader #hardcoreliterature #chekhov #bookstagram #hardwaresociete #chailife #journalling

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