| Author |
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 |
| Translator |
Mannstén, Emil, 1873-1944 |
| Title |
Kaksintaistelu
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jukka Aakula
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| Summary |
"Kaksintaistelu" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a novella written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complexities of human relationships, primarily focusing on the character Ivan Andreitsh Lajevski, a young civil servant, who is entangled in a tumultuous relationship with Nadeshda Feodorovna, a married woman. The narrative explores themes of love, disillusionment, and the societal constraints of love and morality. At the start of the story, Lajevski is introduced as he interacts with his friend, Samoilenko, shortly after their morning swim. The two engage in a discussion about love and relationships, with Lajevski revealing his struggles with his feelings for Nadeshda, and his realization that his love may be waning. Lajevski expresses his guilt and confusion regarding his relationship, contemplating the idea of freedom from it, while simultaneously recognizing Nadeshda's dependency on him. As their conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that both characters are grappling with their own shortcomings and the complexities of love, revealing the deeper emotional and societal dilemmas that will form the crux of the novella. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dueling -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42116 |
| Release Date |
Feb 17, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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