The Darling | Topics for Further Study
Critics have long debated Chekhov’s perspective on women, especially as portrayed in his short story ‘‘The Darling.’’ In your own view, what does this story seem to ‘‘say’’ about women’s role in Russian society? How would you compare and contrast this perspective with his short story ‘‘The Lady with the Dog’’?
Chekhov is as well known for his plays as he is for his short stories. His greatest plays include: Uncle Vanya (1896), The...
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