Tales I

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

Rating 4.0
Word count
201K words
Chapters
21

Tags

Foreign Language Books Foreign Literature Russian SocietySmall FiguresStreet LifeTragicomedyHuman NatureLife WisdomUnderstated NarrativeShort StoriesSatirical StyleRussian Atmosphere

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.Kertomuksia I by Anton Pavlovich ChekhovAuthor: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904,Language: Finnish, Class: PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature, Release Date: Aug 19, 2016

Editor's review

This is the first volume of a Finnish translation of Chekhov's short stories, released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain ebook. For Chinese readers, its value lies not in reading it cover to cover but in offering a window onto how Chekhov's early short stories come across in another language: the rhythm and syntax of Finnish form an intriguing tension with the humor and irony of the Russian original. The stories continue Chekhov's signature approach, entering through everyday trifles to portray the vanity, weakness, and fleeting awakenings of ordinary people; they are short, and the endings often linger. It is best suited as a parallel text for language learners or as a collector's edition for Chekhov enthusiasts. Since the text is in Finnish, it is recommended as material for research or language practice rather than an entry point for reading in Chinese. To experience Chekhov's feel in Chinese, one still needs to consult a Chinese translation.

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Reading tips

  1. Start with the shortest few stories to get a feel for Finnish syntax and narrative rhythm, then gradually expand.
  2. Read the same piece alongside a Chinese translation of Chekhov to observe how details and tone shift.
  3. Keep pen and paper to note new words and typical sentence patterns, treating it as close-reading material for language study.
  4. There is no need to read straight through in table-of-contents order; group by theme or length and read one or two at a time.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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Contents

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 9
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  11. 11
  12. 12
  13. 13
  14. 14
  15. 15
  16. 16
  17. 17
  18. 18
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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese? No. The text is in Finnish; it is a Finnish translation of Chekhov's short stories published by Project Gutenberg. Chinese readers who want to read the content need Finnish ability or a Chinese translation for comparison.
Why is it recommended for language learners? Chekhov's short stories are brief, dialogue-rich, and set in everyday scenes, making them suitable as authentic literary material. The Finnish translation preserves the narrative intact, helping learners practice reading comprehension and build sentence patterns, but it requires intermediate to advanced proficiency.
Is it suitable as an introduction to Chekhov? Not for Chinese beginners. It is a foreign-language edition without annotations or an introduction. To get started with Chekhov, read representative pieces in Chinese translation first, then use this as a supplement for edition research or language practice.

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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.