Anton Chekhov: Volodya

Anton Chekhov is a Russian dramatist and storyteller, developed a new kind of theatre who is considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best shot stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics.

VOLODYA

ANALYSIC

LITERATURE NOTES

"As a non-native English writer, I regularly practice dictation to enhance my writing skills."

A plain, shy, sicky-looking lad of seventeen, was sitting in the arbour of the Shumihin’s country villa, feeling dreary.

His despondent thought flowed in three directions.

Was a continual source of mortification to his amour-propre.

He had on one occasion accidentally overheard Madame Shumihin, in the verandah,...

Every day Volodya besought his maman not to go to the Shumihin’s, and drew a picture of the humiliating part she played with this gentlefork.

And always gravitated towards acquaintances of high rank…

And twice a week Volodya had to accompany her to the villa he hated.