The Hollow

By Anton Chekhov

Book Overview

""The Hollow"" is a short story written by Anton Chekhov, a renowned Russian writer. The story follows the life of a young man named Lomov, who visits his neighbor, Chubukov, to propose marriage to his daughter, Natalya. However, the proposal does not go as planned, and the two families end up arguing over a piece of land. The story is a satirical commentary on the absurdity of social conventions and the pettiness of human conflicts. Chekhov's writing style is characterized by its simplicity and realism, and his portrayal of the characters' emotions and motivations is masterful. ""The Hollow"" is a poignant and thought-provoking tale that explores themes of love, marriage, and human nature.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Stories of Anton Chekhov, by Anton Chekhov. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141915298X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162893966
• ISBN13: 9781162893969
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"