Small Fry
Written by Anton Chekhov
Narrated by Max Bollinger
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In "Small Fry" by Anton Chekhov, Nevyrazimov, a petty clerk, spends Easter in a desolate office. While writing a congratulatory letter, he grapples with envy for those reveling outside. The narrative captures the stark contrast between Nevyrazimov's dreary existence and the vibrant celebrations of Easter. As the chimes resonate, he contemplates theft as an escape from his monotonous life, highlighting the societal disparities and the quest for joy amid mundane routines. Chekhov's tale explores the human struggle for happiness in the face of societal inequities. Read in English, unabridged.
Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian doctor, short-story writer, and playwright. Born in the port city of Taganrog, Chekhov was the third child of Pavel, a grocer and devout Christian, and Yevgeniya, a natural storyteller. His father, a violent and arrogant man, abused his wife and children and would serve as the inspiration for many of the writer’s most tyrannical and hypocritical characters. Chekhov studied at the Greek School in Taganrog, where he learned Ancient Greek. In 1876, his father’s debts forced the family to relocate to Moscow, where they lived in poverty while Anton remained in Taganrog to settle their finances and finish his studies. During this time, he worked odd jobs while reading extensively and composing his first written works. He joined his family in Moscow in 1879, pursuing a medical degree while writing short stories for entertainment and to support his parents and siblings. In 1876, after finishing his degree and contracting tuberculosis, he began writing for St. Petersburg’s Novoye Vremya, a popular paper which helped him to launch his literary career and gain financial independence. A friend and colleague of Leo Tolstoy, Maxim Gorky, and Ivan Bunin, Chekhov is remembered today for his skillful observations of everyday Russian life, his deeply psychological character studies, and his mastery of language and the rhythms of conversation.
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