Following are quick notes I toke while reading the first volume of Chekhov’s selected works. I might add notes for the rest of the book later.

After the Theater

“Onyegin was interesting because he was not in love at all, and Tatyana was fascinating because she was so much in love; but if they had been equally in love with each other and had been happy, they would perhaps have seemed dull”.

The Runaway

Reminded me of an old memory with my father at the dentist. I loved the vibes.

Volodya

Very strange story. I think I should read some analysis for it, but I have not got any time for that.

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The Boys

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Enemies

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Malingerers

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العازف الأجير

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Vanka

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A Naughty Boy

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The Trousseau

Agafya

Aesthetic story, I want to live in a world like the one Chekhov describes there.

A Misfortune

One of the saddest stories I’ve ever read. Really moved me.