Talent and Other Stories
Anton Chekhov
Narrator Max Bollinger
Publisher: Interactive Media
Summary
Audio book collection of Chekhov's short story works featuring: "Talent", "Anyuta", "The Helpmate", "Ivan Matveyitch", "Polinka". Read in English, unabridged, and accompanied by Tchaikovskiy piano music. In "The Helpmate," the story centers on a woman who is trapped in a loveless marriage and her husband's attempts to find her a suitable replacement. Chekhov deftly uses irony and symbolism to illuminate the characters' inner lives and the futility of their situation. The result is a moving and insightful tale that speaks to the universal experience of longing for love and connection.
Duration: about 1 hour (01:05:09) Publishing date: 2010-09-01; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2010. Copyright Statment: —