Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov is an idea play about the irreconcilable contradiction between Russia’s nostalgic past and its modern present. It is also about the very idea of the Russians rather than about fighting. Many of the hardships of Russia – the harsh winters, the masses of poor dowries (some of whom may have […]
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Jester drawings are simple quick sketches designed to capture a glimpse of a moment, a fleeting scene from everyday life. They help the artist remember what they have witness so they can return to the subject and derive fresh insight from what is captured. Anton Chekhov considers himself an artist (Chekhov on Writing) and his […]
A sign hung above the counter in a neighborhood deli said, “One sandwich isn’t enough? Two sandwiches are too many? Try a sandwich and a half!” Suitable for the genre of writing, perhaps it can be accurately translated into “Shorter prologue? Too long a novel? Try a story.” This type of writing is a medium […]
In the stories it is like Vanka that invitations and short stories begin to resemble each other. The movement of the plot is mainly in the fact that Vanka begins his letter, works on the letter, and finishes the letter. Not the narrator himself, but through the mind of the child reader is led to […]
Joyce Carol Oates’ “The Lady with the Pet Dog” strives to portray a modern woman fairly and realistically, with insight and depth. However, through the use of a modern setting, a close examination of the main character reveals a series of unfair, albeit unintentional, stereotypes. This can most effectively be understood when one considers the […]