Three Stories: The Man in a Case. Gooseberries. About Love.

Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 4.4

Word count: 76K words
Chapters: 8

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Kolme kertomusta: Koteloitunut ihminen. Karviaismarjat. Rakkaudesta. by ChekhovAuthor: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904,Language: Finnish, Class: PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature, Release Date: Aug 1, 2016

Editor's review

This is a Finnish translation of three short stories by Chekhov: "The Man in the Case," "Gooseberries," and "About Love." All three center on self-enclosure, desire, and emotional predicaments in everyday life; they are short in length yet present characters' psychology and social atmosphere through restrained, precise narration. As a public-domain electronic text, it is suitable for observing Chekhov's narrative restraint and arrangement of details in his short stories, and for Finnish readers or language learners to encounter the translated face of Russian short fiction. When reading, the three stories can be placed side by side to compare different variations on the theme of "enclosure": some people wrap themselves in rules, some console themselves with idealized pictures of life, and some hesitate and retreat in emotional relationships. As annotations are lacking, it is advisable to consult a reliable Russian or Chinese translation for reference to supplement period background and textual details.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate and advanced language learners of Finnish who wish to read literary translations
Readers interested in Chekhov's short stories and Russian realist literature
Teachers and students who need short texts for narrative analysis or comparative reading
Readers who enjoy fiction that is concise, thematically focused, and restrained in style

Not a good fit for

Readers hoping to read Chekhov's plays or longer works
Beginners with limited Finnish reading ability who are unwilling to use a parallel translation
Introductory readers who need detailed annotations and introductions to literary history

Reading tips

After reading the three stories in order, make comparative notes around the theme of "enclosure."
Finnish learners can first read through once to grasp the plot, then read closely paragraph by paragraph with a dictionary.
Compare with a Chinese or Russian translation, noting differences in details and tone.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Which short stories does this book collect?

According to the information, the book collects three short stories, with Finnish titles "Koteloitunut ihminen," "Karviaismarjat," and "Rakkaudesta," usually corresponding to Chekhov's "The Man in the Case," "Gooseberries," and "About Love."

Can I read it without knowing Finnish?

The main text is in Finnish, and it is difficult to read directly without knowing Finnish. You can use a Chinese or Russian translation for reference and treat this book as language-learning material or an object of edition comparison, rather than as the only reading text.

Are the three short stories connected?

The information does not explain how the three stories were arranged in the original, but all three involve characters' self-enclosure, desires, and emotional hesitation in everyday life; when read side by side, the thematic echoes are fairly clear, making them suitable for comparative analysis.

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About the author

Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 Author

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860–1904) was a renowned Russian short-story writer and playwright. The collection holds forty of his works, including Uncle Vanya, The Sea-Gull, The Schoolmistress, and Other Stories, The Witch, and Other Stories, as well as a compilation of his short stories and his letters. His plays are often set in country life, revealing beneath its quiet surface the characters' inner sorrows and hopes; his short stories are concise and restrained, uncovering human nature and the spirit of the age through ordinary incidents. Though his works here are often classed as inspirational growth, they are better seen as profound observations of life's predicaments. Public information is limited, so biographical details are omitted.