The Bishop and Other Stories

By Anton Chekhov

Release : 1904-07-15

Genre : Contemporary, Books, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy

Kind : ebook

5 (0 ratings)
Chekhov’s penultimate short story, is the tragedy of a member of the intelligentsia whose pursuit of a highly successful clerical career cuts him off from genuine human intercourse. Not until he faces death does the bishop realize that something important is missing from his life—namely, a love and respect for himself, not for his rank.

The Bishop and Other Stories

By Anton Chekhov

Release : 1904-07-15

Genre : Contemporary, Books, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy

Kind : ebook

5 (0 ratings)
Chekhov’s penultimate short story, is the tragedy of a member of the intelligentsia whose pursuit of a highly successful clerical career cuts him off from genuine human intercourse. Not until he faces death does the bishop realize that something important is missing from his life—namely, a love and respect for himself, not for his rank.

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