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Synopsis. Nikolai Stepanovich, a luminary in the world of medical science, tormented by insomnia and bouts of devastating weakness, lives in a kind of darkening haze.
The narrator, a famous and respected physician, recounts his regrets and disappointments as he nears death. He reflects on his estrangement from his family, his step-daughter, and his former lover, and the meaning of his life.
Anton Chekhov. In full: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. Born: January 29 [January 17, Old Style], 1860, Taganrog, Russia. Died: July 14/15 [July 1/2], 1904, Badenweiler, Germany. Notable Works: “A Dreary Story” “Ivanov” “Peasants” “The Bear” “The Black Monk” “The Cherry Orchard”
“A Dreary Story” Professor Nikolai Stepanovich can see the death creeping every closer and is overcome with fear and regret. This emotional paralysis furthermore disallows him to connect with his daughter and stepdaughter at the time that all three need it the most.
26 de feb. de 2006 · The Wife, and Other Stories. Contents. The wife -- Difficult people -- The grasshopper -- A dreary story -- The privy councillor -- The man in a case -- Gooseberries -- About love -- The lottery ticket. Credits. Produced by James Rusk and David Widger. Language.
A humorous and satirical story about a retired professor who suffers from insomnia, tic douloureux, and a lack of creativity. He writes a letter to his friend, complaining about his miserable life and his inability to sleep.
Anton Chekhov. 5,039 books8,840 followers. Dramas, such as The Seagull (1896, revised 1898), and including "A Dreary Story" (1889) of Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, also Chekov, concern the inability of humans to communicate. Born ( Антон Павлович Чехов ) in the small southern seaport of Taganrog, the son of a grocer.
