Bliss by Anton Chekhov (1893)

Name: Bliss
Author: Anton Chekhov

The story follows a young man named Ivan Dukhanin who has just returned from a long journey and is feeling disillusioned with his life. He meets a woman named Anna Shcherbatova who is also feeling unfulfilled in her marriage. They spend an evening together, sharing their feelings of dissatisfaction and longing for something more. The story ends with Ivan leaving, feeling even more lost than when he arrived.

By Anton Chekhov · First published 1893 · Genre: Short Stories, Literary Fiction, Drama · 843 words

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It was midnight. Suddenly Mitia Kuldaroff burst into his parents' house, dishevelled and excited, and went flying through all the rooms. His father and mother had already gone to rest; his sister was in bed finishing the last pages of a novel, and his schoolboy brothers were fast asleep.

"What brings you here?" cried his astonished parents. "What is the matter?"

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Work type: Short story
Author: Anton Chekhov
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Short Stories, Literary Fiction, Drama, Realism
Length: 843 words
Structure: 1 section, 30 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Short Stories — As a work of Anton Checkov, 'Bliss' fits into the short story genre due to its condensed, but impactful plot and character development
Literary Fiction — The intricate plot, realistic characters, and Checkov's nuanced writing style positions 'Bliss' in the realm of literary fiction
Drama — 'Bliss' involves intense emotional conflicts and interpersonal dynamics, characterizing it as a drama
Realism — Staying true to Checkov's style, 'Bliss' incorporates the intricate details of everyday life, falling under the genre of realism