The Story of Mme. NN or Lady N—'s Story or A Lady's Story (1887)
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Country acquaintances are charming only in the country and only in the summer. In the city in winter they lose half of their appeal.
— Anton Chekhov
What It Means
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About Anton Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (Анто́н Па́влович Че́хов) (29 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) (Old Style: 17 January 1860 – 2 July 1904) was a Russian short story writer and playwright.
About Anton Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (Анто́н Па́влович Че́хов) (29 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) (Old Style: 17 January 1860 – 2 July 1904) was a Russian short story writer and playwright.
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