Ward Number Six and Other Stories

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories | Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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#OffMyShelf for short stories; anthology, or essays

I‘m really wishing I had taken a Russian literature class in college. I absolutely loved this short story collection. An incredible writer, Chekhov definitely transcends time. I can see why he‘s considered one of the greatest short story writers.

So this book is off my TBR shelf, but I‘m definitely keeping it & will revisit these stories often.

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Ruthiella Nice work! I‘ve not read Chekov yet, but he‘s on my list. All the classics really, because they are the building blocks for what came after. 6h

wanderinglynn @Ruthiella I recommend Chekhov—he‘s very readable. 6h

Lesliereadsalot I took two Russian literature classes in college. Have never regretted reading War and Peace and The Brothers Karamazov among many others. The professor was blind and made these novels come alive. Best classes I took! 4h

wanderinglynn @Lesliereadsalot how awesome! 4h

ferskner Russian lit is so daunting before you start but then so addictive! 4h

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wanderinglynn

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories | Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Jasper apparently doesn‘t appreciate Russian literature.

#catsoflitsy

AllDebooks 🥹🐾😍 1d

dabbe Especially if it's THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV! I'm with ya, Jasper! 🖤🐾🖤 1d

wanderinglynn @dabbe 😂 it‘s actually Anton Chekhov‘s short stories. 1d

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Ruthiella 😻😻😻 1d

Aims42 I see this and think, “CHEEEEEESE!” 😸 1d

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wanderinglynn @Aims42 😂 that totally fits. 1d

Aims42 @wanderinglynn 😻❤️ 1d

AlaMich He‘s flossing his teeth with Russian literature! 😹 1d

wanderinglynn @AlaMich he‘s definitely not impressed by Chekhov 😂 1d

julieclair That‘s hysterical! 😂 1d

Cupcake12 A great photo 😂 1d

wanderinglynn @julieclair @Cupcake12 thanks! I was lucky to capture that exact moment. 📸🐱😹 15h

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wanderinglynn

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories | Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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“In the hospital yard there stands a small lodge surrounded by a perfect forest of burdocks, nettles, and wild hemp.”

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wanderinglynn

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories | Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

“But people have grown better,” observed the bailiff.
“In what way?”
“Cleverer.”
“Cleverer, maybe, that‘s true, young man; but what‘s the use of that? What earthly good is cleverness to people on the brink of ruin? One can perish without cleverness. What‘s the good of cleverness to a huntsman if there is no game?”

From The Pipe. Written in 1887. Still relevant (or even more so) in 2025.

Readergrrl Heartbreakingly so. 💔 2d

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Gina

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories | Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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I ♡ thrift store books I've never heard of n having a 100 yr old story make me think. Chekhov is a fascinating person in his own right. This story shows 2 POV'S of both lower n higher class of people. It exlemplies how a higher class thinking person can find wisdom only he can see in a mentally unstable guy. Asking the age old question how close is insanity to genius? Truly a must read for anyone interested in psychological and philosophy.

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