The Bet: And Other Stories (Chekhov Stories Series)
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- Synopsis
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A classic collection of tales by the acclaimed Russian playwright and author universally recognized as a master of the modern short story.
In “The Bet,” partygoers strike up a debate regarding the humanity of capital punishment versus life imprisonment, which causes a two-million-ruble wager to be struck between a lawyer and a banker. The lawyer, arguing in favor of life imprisonment, agrees to spend fifteen years in total isolation in a guest room on the banker’s property. Granted only basic necessities, he staves off loneliness and depression by reading, studying, playing piano, and drinking wine. Meanwhile, the banker experiences the follies of fortune, leading him to a desperate and dastardly decision . . .
- Copyright:
- 1915
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 102 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781504061087
- Publisher:
- Open Road Media
- Date of Addition:
- 08/18/23
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- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Literature and Fiction
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- Bookshare Staff
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- This is a copyrighted book.