Chekhov Short Story Thread

[Dark Muse]

I went back to double check with my volume, and no those three are not listed in my book

[Quark]

Bunin's writing is gorgeous and he's so overlooked in Russian Literature even though he's a Nobel winner. "The Gentleman from San Francisco" is his most famous story, though it's "Sunstroke" that reminds me more of Chekhov.

Trevor is a great Irish writer, whose stories are a lot like Chekhov's.

I will probably read them eventually--for the sake of Chekhov comparisons if nothing else. When I do, I'll let you know.

I'm proud to be Russian myself.

I would be, too. They have a great literature tradition. If it wasn't for the weird, Cyrillic alphabet I would try learn Russian.

Quark, here is the list of stories I have in my book

Keep that book because we'll do at least a third of those stories.

the black monk... please, please, please.. and I promise i will return to discuss haha... I am just so hectic with work.. but if we read Ward No. 6 or The Black Monk... I would make time... They are long but it is not a big deal.. we can take more time, and go slower.. it wouldn't be the end of the world... haha...

It's been over a year since I've read either of those stories. Naturally, I'll have to give them another look over before I decide. I remember them being enjoyable, interesting reads, so I definitely will consider them.

[Janine]

I went back to double check with my volume, and no those three are not listed in my book

How strange, DM....hummm... maybe I should read those (out of curiosity) - maybe they were banned from your book. I certainly can imagine 'The Incubus' being so.


Quark I think 'The Black Monk' sounds interesting, and it does seem that it is not that long, either. If we do 'Ward 6' this time around, I don't think I can do it, too. It is too long for me now to fit in. I will be going to see the baby a lot this month; I am sure; so I don't want to commit to too much for the month of May.

Also, the idea of the black monk sounds like something Dark Muse would definitely like - sounds like a dark tale.

[Janine]

Quote by Dark Muse:

A really old book I got from my grandma. She had a whole collection of volumes of work from varrious authors. I am not sure where she first got them from.

Hey, Dark Muse, do your books, from your grandma, have green covers? I bet these are the same books I own, from my dad. They also, are various authors: collections of each. I have about 20 or more of them. They are great; something I feel lucky to have inherited. Publisher is Walter J. Black, Inc. Copyright 1929.

[Dark Muse]

Mine have red covers, but they are from Walter J. Black

[Janine]

Mine have red covers, but they are from Walter J. Black

aha... I think that is the set my library owns. Yes, I had noticed one (the Chekhov) I took out of that set and it was also by Black.

[Janine]

Oh horrors! I could not find the Chekhov thread and had to go looking for it...it had drifted to page two. Are we nearly done or done discussing this story "About Love"? I am trying to get my footing and catch up today.

[Janine]

Janine, we finished "About Love" some time ago. We've been discussing "The Student." I think your mind is just elsewhere today.

Oops! You are right about that. I was thinking more about 'baby', but now we can't go; the baby kept them up all night long crying. I hope it is nothing. I will tell you more in an email. I am going now to have dinner, etc.

[Janine]

Oh, that's too bad. I feel bad for you, but there will be so many more nights with the baby. Try not to worry. New babies often cry most of the night. It's just a normal part of their little world. She was almost nine pounds! She's so healthy!

Well, baby was not feeding, so that was a worry; I think what happened was they both went into a panic; lack of sleep did not help. Baby's sense this and they get nervous, too. Now things got back on track and last I heard baby had feed; was sleeping soundly. I am relieved. Yes, I didn't think an over 8 lb baby was going to waste away, in one day's time. They called for some advise and got it all straightened around - new parents! right? Everyday new day should be an adventure.

[Quark]

Quark I think 'The Black Monk' sounds interesting, and it does seem that it is not that long, either. If we do 'Ward 6' this time around, I don't think I can do it, too. It is too long for me now to fit in. I will be going to see the baby a lot this month; I am sure; so I don't want to commit to too much for the month of May.

Also, the idea of the black monk sounds like something Dark Muse would definitely like - sounds like a dark tale.

I'll reread it tomorrow. Out of all the Chekhov books I own that one is missing from them all, so I have to get the book from the library.

Well, baby was not feeding, so that was a worry; I think what happened was they both went into a panic; lack of sleep did not help. Baby's sense this and they get nervous, too. Now things got back on track and last I heard baby had feed; was sleeping soundly. I am relieved. Yes, I didn't think an over 8 lb baby was going to waste away, in one day's time. They called for some advise and got it all straightened around - new parents! right? Everyday new day should be an adventure.

I suppose it's natural to be a little over-apprehensive, but let's hope they get some sleep.

[Dark Muse]

Also, the idea of the black monk sounds like something Dark Muse would definitely like - sounds like a dark tale.

Hehe yes, I was intrigued by the titile of that one

[Janine]

I'll reread it tomorrow. Out of all the Chekhov books I own that one is missing from them all, so I have to get the book from the library.

Hahaha - finally one that you are missing, Quark. I guess we got you back for once!

Quark I am still intersted in that book you offered to me of the 40 stories; but the thing is, I thought you expressed a desire to keep it; that you needed that one. If so, I can order the one online; just let me know, will you?

I have two of your CD's set done and ready to mail, but there is one pending. Shall I send you the two now and then the other when I can get it done?Burner quit on me, but I have to do computer adjustments/figure out how to make it work again. Haven't had time lately. Feel sure it will work fine again; this has happened before.

[Quark]

Hahaha - finally one that you are missing, Quark. I guess we got you back for once!

It's poetic justice, I know.

Quark I am still intersted in that book you offered to me of the 40 stories; but the thing is, I thought you expressed a desire to keep it; that you needed that one. If so, I can order the one online; just let me know, will you?

I'm ready to send it to you whenever you want. The only the thing that's slowing shipping is that I don't know where to send it. You have to email me.

I have two of your CD's set done and ready to mail, but there is one pending. Shall I send you the two now and then the other when I can get it done?Burner quit on me, but I have to do computer adjustments/figure out how to make it work again. Haven't had time lately. Feel sure it will work fine again; this has happened before.

Whenever you get the third disk done send it to me. It doesn't make sense to send two packages.

[Janine]

It's poetic justice, I know.

So it is, so it is....

I'm ready to send it to you whenever you want. The only the thing that's slowing shipping is that I don't know where to send it. You have to email me.

Just PM'd you - check your box.

Whenever you get the third disk done send it to me. It doesn't make sense to send two packages.

Ok, but feel badly about holding up on that. I was so mad when the third one would not burn.

[Janine]

Sometimes I think babies just aren't hungry, like us. And it's normal for them to be up at night and for new parents to lose a lot of sleep in the first few months. It's a hard job, but well worth it. It's nice to read things are fine now.

Yes, I tried to tell them that but you know, I did mothering so long ago, they don't think now I remember anything...so funny really. I hope we can go there tomorrow sometimes - now he said in the daytime. Thing is he has to go to work on Wednesday. Just pray things stay fine. They are nervous first time parents.

Antiquarian, did you notice when I posted the new segment of type in the short story everyone seems to have vanished? It is like your 'Miss Emily' thread - the contravery stops and everyone departs. I wanted to get back to the text, so we can finish up soon and start something new. It will be good to move onto another story in this thread and in the Lawrence thread, don't you think?

I am taking bets next on who will hate who in the next story!

I think I may go and watch a movie now....