About the book
First published in 1891, this morality tale pits a scientist, a government worker, his mistress, a deacon, and a physician against one another in a verbal battle of wits and ethics that explodes into a violent contest: the duel. When Laevsky, a lazy youth who works for the government, tires of his dependent mistress, Nadyezhda Fyodorovna, Von Koren, the scientist, delivers a scathing critique of Loevsky’s egotism, forcing the young man to examine his soul. The Duel is a tale of human weakness, the possibility of forgiveness, and a man’s ultimate ability to change his ways. It is classic Chekhov, revealing the multifaceted essence of human nature.
Editions of The Duel
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812970081
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307742872
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307742964
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307432155
Read an Excerpt
First published in 1891, this morality tale pits a scientist, a government worker, his mistress, a deacon, and a physician against one another in a verbal battle of wits and ethics that explodes into a violent contest: the duel. When Laevsky, a lazy youth who works for the government, tires of his dependent mistress, Nadyezhda Fyodorovna, Von Koren, the scientist, delivers a scathing critique of Loevsky’s egotism, forcing the young man to examine his soul. The Duel is a tale of human weakness, the possibility of forgiveness, and a man’s ultimate ability to change his ways. It is classic Chekhov, revealing the multifaceted essence of human nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Duel about?
First published in 1891, this morality tale pits a scientist, a government worker, his mistress, a deacon, and a physician against one another in a verbal battle of wits and ethics that explodes into a violent contest: the duel. When Laevsky, a lazy youth who works for the government, tires of his dependent mistress, Nadyezhda Fyodorovna, Von Koren, the scientist, delivers a scathing critique of Loevsky’s egotism, forcing the young man to examine his soul. The Duel is a tale of human weakness, the possibility of forgiveness, and a man’s ultimate ability to change his ways. It is classic Chekhov, revealing the multifaceted essence of human nature.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Duel?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of The Duel?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780812970081
Is The Duel part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Modern Library Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Duel?
Anton Chekhov
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Duel is available as paperback(ISBN 9780812970081) and paperback(ISBN 9780307742872) and ebook(ISBN 9780307742964) and ebook(ISBN 9780307432155)
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