charity – Chekhov Shorts

#183 An Artist’s Story

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Travis Richardson

Find today’s 7280 word story here: http://www.chekhovshorts.com/stories/183.html Travis review: This long short story is told from the first person point of view from an artist who believes in not lending a helping hand to the poor as it is an exercise in futility. Simultaneously, Chekhov shows this young, upper class artist spending his days doing nothing …

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#027 Malingerers

Posted on March 6, 2014 / Updated March 5, 2014 by Steve Steffensen

Today’s story is 1379 words: http://www.chekhovshorts.com/stories/027.html Travis Review: The last sentence could have easily been the title of this short, “The deceitfulness of man.” A wealthy general’s widow runs a clinic for the poor. While her liberal heart beats true for the impoverished locals in need, she is also a victim of their flattery. Her giving soul …

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