Affiche du document The Teacher of Literature

The Teacher of Literature

Anton Chekhov

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19 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 14min.
"The Teacher of Literature" tells the story of Nikitin, a young teacher at the local school, who proposes to Masha, the daughter of a wealthy man. The story oscillates between bouts of happiness and immense love to moments of depression and existential crisis. The realization of the main character that the world is nothing but filled with vulgarity clashes with his previous perfect state of existence. Chekhov masterfully manipulates the story and his protagonist, leading him to the realm of madness and uncertainty.
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Affiche du document The Wife

The Wife

Anton Chekhov

24min45

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33 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 25min.
Anton Chekhov’s short story "The Wife" offers a panoramic description of Russian life amidst the constantly warring oppositions of marriage. The frost of winter cannot compare to the impasse in the relationship between Pavel and his estranged wife. The disintegration of the spouses in their rich mansion is portrayed against the background of abject suffering and poverty of the peasantry. A typical Chekhovian story, "The Wife" focuses mainly on the lack of communication and understanding, and the characters’ disillusionment is a warning sign for the deepening problems Russian aristocracy is facing at that time.
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Affiche du document A Bad Business

A Bad Business

Anton Chekhov

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7 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 05min.
First published in 1887, ‘A Bad Business’ is a supernatural ghost story from famous Russian author Anton Chekhov. An encounter between a graveyard’s night-watchman and a mysterious visitor isn’t all that it seems. Who really is this visitor, and what does he hope to find in the graveyard? A chilling and haunting supernatural horror story from the acclaimed author. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian playwright and novelist, best known for his short stories. His literary career began with short, humorous sketches, written to help support his poverty-stricken family. His work soon caught the eye of distinguished Russian writer Dmitry Grigorovich, and in 1888 Chekhov was awarded the Pushkin Prize for his short story collection ‘At Dusk’. Chekhov became a playwright too and authored the famous and much-adapted plays ‘Uncle Vanya’, ‘The Seagull’ and ‘The Cherry Orchard’ around the turn of the century. Leo Tolstoy was one of many admirers of his work. Chekhov remained a practicing medical doctor throughout his literary career and died from tuberculosis in 1904.
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Affiche du document The Big Book of Christmas. Classic Stories and Poems. (100 Books) : The Gift of the Magi, The Red Room, A Letter from Santa Claus, The Fir Tree, Song of the Holly and others

The Big Book of Christmas. Classic Stories and Poems. (100 Books) : The Gift of the Magi, The Red Room, A Letter from Santa Claus, The Fir Tree, Song of the Holly and others

Anton Chekhov

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"The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems - Illustrated" is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more. These stories and poems capture the spirit of Christmas through diverse voices, styles, and settings, offering readers a diverse and enriching experience. Contents: Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol The Chimes G.K. Chesterton A Christmas Carol L.M. Montgomery The Red Room A Christmas Mistake A Christmas Inspiration The Josephs’ Christmas Aunt Cyrilla’s Christmas Basket The Osbornes’ Christmas Bertie’s New Year Ida’s New Year Cake The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road Clorinda’s Gifts The Falsoms’ Christmas Dinner The Unforgotten One Christmas at Red Butte Uncle Richard’s New Year’s Dinner L. Frank Baum A Kidnapped Santa Claus Little Bun Rabbit The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Mark Twain A Letter from Santa Claus Louisa May Alcott A Country Christmas Cousin Tribulation's Story What the Bell Saw and Said Tilly's Christmas Tessa's Surprises Kate's Choice The Boys' Joke, And Who Got The Best Of It The Quiet Little Woman Rosa's Tale A Christmas Dream and How It Came True A Christmas Turkey, And How It Came A Merry Christmas Leo Tolstoy A Russian Christmas Party Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Christmas Bells The Three Kings Nikolai Gogol Christmas Eve William Dean Howells Christmas Everyday The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express Joseph Rudyard Kipling Christmas in India Elizabeth Harrison Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe John Milton On the Morning of Christ's Nativity Hans Christian Andersen The Fir Tree The Little Match Girl Selma Lagerlof A Christmas Guest The Holy Night The Legend of the Christmas Rose Clement Moore The Night Before Christmas Henry van Dyke The Other Wise Man Beatrix Potter The Tailor of Gloucester Anton Chehov Vanka O. Henry The Gift of the Magi Christmas by Injunction Whistling Dick’s Christmas Stocking A Chaparral Christmas Gift An Unfinished Christmas Story Hesba Stretton The Christmas Child Kenneth Grahame The Wind in the Willows Robert Louis Stevenson Christmas at Sea Markheim Winter Time Walter Scott Christmas In The Olden Time Alfred Tennyson Ring out, wild bells Abbie Farwell Brown The Christmas Angel Anthony Trollope Christmas at Thompson Hall Thomas Hardy The Oxen William Butler Yeats The Magi William Makepeace Thackeray The Mahogany Tree Charles Kingsley Christmas Day Eugene Field Jest 'Fore Christmas Emily Dickinson The Savior must have been a docile Gentleman Willa Cather The Burglar’s Christmas Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Fyodor Dostoyevsky A Christmas Tree and a Wedding Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The Christmas-Box Washington Irving Christmas The Stage-Coach Christmas Eve Christmas Day The Christmas Dinner George MacDonald Christmas Day and Everyday The Christmas Child Christmas Meditation A Christmas Prayer A Christmas Carol My Uncle Peter Mary’s Lullaby Christmas-Day The Gifts of the Child Christ That Holy Thing Christmas Christmas Song of the Old Children King Cole A Song for Christmas James Joyce The Dead Saki Bertie’s Christmas Eve William Shakespeare Song of the Holly The Gracious Time Harriet Beecher Stowe Christmas; or, The Good Fairy The First Christmas of New England Betty’s Bright Idea Christmas in Poganuc Oscar Wilde The Selfish Giant
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Affiche du document The Beauties: Essential Stories

The Beauties: Essential Stories

Anton Chekhov

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70 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 52min.
"The Beauties: Essential Stories of Anton Chekhov" is a captivating collection that brings together some of the most remarkable and beloved works by the acclaimed Russian writer Anton Chekhov. This anthology showcases Chekhov's unparalleled talent for depicting the complexities of human nature, the intricacies of relationships, and the nuances of everyday life. Each story in this collection is a testament to Chekhov's unparalleled ability to capture the subtlest emotions and psychological depths of his characters. Whether portraying the despair of unrequited love, the quiet desperation of unfulfilled dreams, or the bittersweet joys of fleeting moments, Chekhov's prose resonates with authenticity and profound insight. With its richly descriptive language and astute observations of human behavior, "The Beauties" offers readers a chance to immerse themselves in Chekhov's world—a world that is at once familiar and yet filled with unexpected revelations. Through his stories, Chekhov invites us to contemplate the complexities of the human condition, the fleeting nature of happiness, and the universal yearning for connection and understanding. This collection is not only an ideal introduction to Chekhov's work for those new to his writings, but also a treasured addition to the libraries of avid Chekhov enthusiasts. "The Beauties: Essential Stories of Anton Chekhov" is a testament to the enduring power of his storytelling, cementing his status as one of the greatest literary voices of all time. Contents: THE BEAUTIES THE SCHOOLMISTRESS A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN MISERY CHAMPAGNE AFTER THE THEATRE A LADY’S STORY IN EXILE THE CATTLE-DEALERS SORROW ON OFFICIAL DUTY THE FIRST-CLASS PASSENGER A TRAGIC ACTOR A TRANSGRESSION SMALL FRY THE REQUIEM
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Affiche du document La petite Lili

La petite Lili

Nicole Garcia

1h39min57

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Mado, une actrice célèbre, passe ses vacances d'été dans sa propriété en Bretagne, en compagnie de son frère Simon, de son fils Julien qui veut devenir cinéaste et de Brice, son amant du moment, réalisateur de ses derniers films.
Les relations de Julien avec sa mère sont très tumultueuses. Ce dernier est fou amoureux de Lili, une jeune fille de la région qui ambitionne d'être comédienne. Celle-ci considère Julien avec tendresse mais elle est fascinée par Brice, un metteur en scène reconnu qui semble sensible à sa grâce. Un jour, Lili lui propose de tout quitter pour l'emmener à Paris.
Cinq ans plus tard, Lili est une actrice célèbre. Elle n'est plus avec Brice. Elle apprend par hasard que Julien va tourner son premier long-métrage et qu'il parle d'elle...
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Affiche du document The Ultimate Christmas Collection: 150+ authors & 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends

The Ultimate Christmas Collection: 150+ authors & 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends

James Allen

1h51min45

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149 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h52min.
If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs. Inside you'll find: · Novels, novellas and short stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, O. Henry, Lucy Maud Montgomery, E. T. A. Hoffmann, L. Frank Baum, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Henry Van Dyke, Oscar Wilde, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Anton Chekhov and many more! · Poems, carols and songs from John Milton, Clement Clarke Moore, William Blake, W. B. Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, H. P. Lovecraft, George MacDonald, Emily Dickinson and many more!
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