At the Manor by Anton Chekhov (1893)

Name: At the Manor
Author: Anton Chekhov

The story follows the visit of a young lawyer named Yakov Petrovich to his wealthy uncle's manor estate. Yakov has come to collect a debt that his uncle owes him, but he finds himself caught up in the uncle's lavish lifestyle and begins to question his own values and priorities. As he spends more time at the manor, Yakov becomes increasingly disillusioned with the uncle's extravagant ways and begins to see the emptiness of his own life as well. Ultimately, Yakov decides to stay at the manor and live a life of luxury, but he is left feeling unfulfilled and empty inside.

By Anton Chekhov · First published 1893 · Genre: Drama, Short Stories, Historical Fiction · 3,848 words

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Pavel Ilitch Rashevitch marched up and down the room, stepping softly on the Little Russian parquet, and casting a long shadow on the walls and ceiling; and his visitor, Monsieur Meyer, Examining Magistrate, sat on a Turkish divan, with one leg bent under him, smoked, and listened. It was eleven o'clock, and from the next room came the sound of preparations for supper.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Anton Chekhov
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Drama, Short Stories, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Realism
Length: 3,848 words
Structure: 1 section, 47 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Drama — Checkov's works often contain dramatic themes, and 'At The Manor' involves personal and social dynamics among characters.
Short Stories — Checkov is known for his short story writing style, and 'At The Manor' fits this format.
Historical Fiction — 'At The Manor' depicts societal and personal events of a certain historical period, corresponding to the historical fiction genre.
Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes, characters, and symbolism which are frequently found in literary fiction.