Der persische Orden und andere Grotesken

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904

Contributor:

Masjutyn, Wasyl, 1884-1955

Eliasberg, Alexander, 1878-1924

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Der persische Orden und andere Grotesken" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores various themes of human behavior, societal norms, and the absurdities of life, often through the lens of humor and satire. Chekhov's stories often depict everyday situations that reveal deeper truths about characters and their motivations. In the titular story, "Der persische Orden," the mayor of a small town becomes obsessed with earning a prestigious Persian order after a visiting Persian dignitary arrives. His attempts to impress the visitor lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings, showcasing his absurdity and desperation for social recognition. Other stories in the collection, such as "Die Simulanten" and "Ein böser Junge," feature various characters grappling with their desires, societal expectations, and the follies of life. Throughout, Chekhov masterfully blends comedy with poignant observations about the human condition, resulting in a rich tapestry of narratives that resonate with timeless relevance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Der Persische Orden

Die Simulanten

Aus dem Tagebuch des zweiten Buchhalters

Ein böser Junge

Es war sie!

Ein jähzorniger Mensch

Eine problematische Natur

Intrigen.

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-12-14