The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov

The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories

Anton Chekhov

192 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Chekhov was a Russian writer of short stories and plays. Chekhov was a doctor during most of his life. He was said to say, "Medicine is my lawful wife and literature is my mistress." Other stories included besides the title story are: A Doctor's V...

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Moods

reflective 55%
emotional 50%
sad 38%
lighthearted 22%
tense 22%
dark 16%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 33%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

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