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A Woman's Kingdom

A Woman's Kingdom

Chekhov, Anton

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1168725658
ISBN13: 9781168725653
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Woman's Kingdom is a collection of short stories written by Anton Chekhov, a Russian author and playwright. The book was first published in 1894 and contains eleven stories that focus on the lives of women in Russia during the late 19th century. The stories explore the themes of love, marriage, family, and social class, and are set in various locations, including rural villages and urban centers. In each story, Chekhov presents a different female protagonist, ranging from wealthy landowners to poor peasants, and delves into their inner thoughts and emotions.The title story, A Woman's Kingdom, follows the life of a wealthy widow who inherits her husband's estate and must navigate the challenges of managing it in a male-dominated society. Other stories include The Name-Day Party, which depicts a young woman's struggle to find a suitable husband, and The Helpmate, which explores the complex relationship between a husband and wife.Chekhov's writing is known for its realism and psychological depth, and A Woman's Kingdom is no exception. The stories offer a glimpse into the lives of women in 19th century Russia, and highlight the social and cultural constraints they faced. Overall, A Woman's Kingdom is a powerful and thought-provoking collection that continues to resonate with readers today.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Stories of Anton Chekhov, by Anton Chekhov. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141915298X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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