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“Misery” by Anton Chekhov

Discussing the isolation in Anton Chekhov's "Misery"

Last week I wrote about the shock that follows hearing of a death. This week I’m analyzing the short story “Misery,” by Anton Chekhov, and its title leaves no doubt about what the tale involves. The narrative follows Iona Potapov, … Continue reading

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