The Chorus Girl by Anton Chekhov

Name: The Chorus Girl
Author: Anton Chekhov

The story follows a young woman named Lara who becomes the chorus girl in a Moscow theater. She is beautiful and charming, but also naive and impressionable. The playwright, who has a crush on her, tries to use his position of power to manipulate her into a romantic relationship. Lara is torn between her desire for independence and her attraction to the playwright. Ultimately, she realizes that she must stand up for herself and refuse to be used by him. What else would you like to know?

By Anton Chekhov · First published 1898 · Genre: Drama, Short Stories, Literary Fiction · 2,625 words

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One day while she was still pretty and young and her voice was sweet, Nikolai Kolpakoff, an admirer of hers, was sitting in a room on the second floor of her cottage. The afternoon was unbearably sultry and hot. Kolpakoff, who had just dined and drunk a whole bottle of vile port, felt thoroughly ill and out of sorts. Both he and she were bored, and were waiting for the heat to abate so that they might go for a stroll.

Suddenly a bell rang in the hall. Kolpakoff, who was sitting in his slippers without a coat, jumped up and looked at Pasha with a question in his eyes.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Anton Chekhov
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Drama, Short Stories, Literary Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction
Length: 2,625 words
Structure: 1 section, 60 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Drama — The main emphasis of the story is on the drama and interpersonal relationships between characters.
Short Stories — This work is a collection of short stories, showcasing varied situations and characters.
Literary Fiction — The Chorus Girl contains complex character development, intricate narratives, and exploration of critical societal themes reflective of the Literary Fiction genre.
Classics — As a work by Anton Checkov, a renowned author, this book is typically referred to as one of the classics.