The Safety Match - Anton Pavlovich Chekhov - Bog

""The Safety Match"" is a short story written by Anton Chekhov, a prominent Russian writer. The story revolves around a young girl named Olga Ivanovna who is forced to marry a wealthy but elderly man by her mother. Olga is deeply unhappy in her marriage and feels trapped in her life. One day, while on a walk, she meets a young man named Victor who she falls in love with. They begin a secret affair, but Olga's husband eventually discovers their relationship. In a fit of jealousy, he threatens to kill Victor, and Olga is forced to make a difficult decision. The story explores themes of love, marriage, and the constraints of societal expectations. Chekhov's writing style is known for its realism and subtle psychological insights, making ""The Safety Match"" a poignant and thought-provoking read.""You can't do without an ax and bloodstained sheets. Those jurists! Very well, I'll prove it to you! You will stop sneering at the psychological side of the affair! To Siberia with your Maria Ivanovna! I will prove it! If philosophy is not enough for you, I have something substantial for you. It will show you how correct my philosophy is. Just give me permission.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.