Difficult People (Translated)

by Anton Chekhov

Overview

"Difficult People" by Anton Chekhov portrays a tense family dynamic. Yevgraf Ivanovitch Shiryaev, a farmer with a difficult temperament, clashes with his family over financial matters. His son, Pyotr, a student, confronts his father about his behavior and the emotional toll it takes on the family. Amidst heated exchanges, hurtful words, and raw emotions, the family's frustrations and tensions come to the forefront. As Pyotr plans to leave, the passage captures the pain, anger, and bitterness that permeate their interactions. The strained relationships within the household reflect the complexities of human nature and the challenges of coexisting with difficult individuals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787362444
Publisher:	Interactive Media
Publication date:	01/23/2021
Series:	Chekhov Stories
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
File size:	683 KB

About the Author

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian author of plays and short stories. Although Chekhov became a physician and once considered medicine his primary career, he gained fame and esteem through writing, ultimately producing a number of well-known plays, including The Seagull and Uncle Vanya, and a large body of innovative short stories that influenced the evolution of the form.