A Naughty Boy by Anton Chekhov

Name: A Naughty Boy
Author: Anton Chekhov

"A Naughty Boy" is a short story by Anton Chekhov, first published in 1886. The story follows the life of a young boy named Sasha who lives with his grandmother in a small town. Sasha is known for his mischievous behavior and often gets into trouble, much to the dismay of his grandmother. Despite her efforts to discipline him, Sasha continues to act out, leading to a series of events that ultimately change his life forever.

By Anton Chekhov · First published 1892 · Genre: Short Stories, Drama, Classic Literature · 1,060 words

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Ivan Lapkin, a youth of pleasing exterior, and Anna Zamblitskaya, a girl with a tip-tilted nose, descended the steep river bank and took their seats on a bench at its foot. The bench stood at the water's edge in a thicket of young willows. It was a lovely spot. Sitting there, one was hidden from all the world and observed only by fish and the daddy-longlegs that skimmed like lightning across the surface of the water. The young people were armed with fishing-rods, nets, cans containing worms, and other fishing appurtenances. They sat down on the bench and immediately began to fish.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Anton Chekhov
Date: 1892 CE
Language: English
Genres: Short Stories, Drama, Classic Literature, Russian Literature
Length: 1,060 words
Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Short Stories — Anton Chekhov is known for his short stories, and 'A Naughty Boy' is one of his shorter works.
Drama — As with many of Chekov's stories, 'A Naughty Boy' includes dramatic elements.
Classic Literature — Chekhov's works, including 'A Naughty Boy', is considered part of classic literature.
Russian Literature — Anton Chekhov is a major figure in Russian literature, and 'A Naughty Boy' is a work that falls under this category.