-
Do You “Speak Easy”?
I love the sitcom Seinfeld very much, at least the first few seasons. A lot of wisdom in my life comes straight from the TV show. The Contest aside (the most famous episode of Seinfeld), there are lots of things worth remembering from that show, but one that hit home was the one from Seinfeld’s comic…
-
Have You Ever Had Yourself a Bazinga! Moment?
There is a good chance that you would have heard about Big Bang Theory, and I don’t mean the scientific phenomenon that formed our universe, but the famous American TV series. You probably would have seen it too. And if you have, you either loved it or hated it immensely. For some reason, there are…
-
Before the Wedding by Anton Chekhov: Summary and Review
Unmarried girls are crazy to get married, but they are the only ones, because it is no good at all. I’m married, I should know. Give it time; you’ll see for yourself. If you are interested in reading plenty of (good) advice like the one above, you should pick up Anton Chekhov’s short story called Before…
-
A Little Joke by Anton Chekhov: Summary and Analysis
This is the time of the year when love is everywhere, absolutely everywhere! You just can’t miss the red roses, the greeting cards lining up the aisles everywhere you go. You might also be getting those subtle hints from your partner, your love interest, in anticipation of the gifts they are expecting, come the 14th…
-
Reading by Anton Chekhov: Summary and Review
Reading means a lot! A whole lot! Read, and you’ll see at once how sharply your horizons change. And you can get hold of books anywhere. This excerpt from Chekhov’s short story Reading is a hilarious take on reading and people’s perception about this habit. The story is one of his earlier works, published in 1884. It…
-
An Educated Blockhead by Anton Chekhov: Summary and Analysis
I don’t know about you, but I have had the privilege of seeing many of these creatures over the years—more than I would like. Having said that, I think I have the full potential to be one, too; I have proven to myself on occasions that I might be worthy of the crown. Hopefully, that…
-
The Exclamation Mark by Anton Chekhov: Summary and Analysis
In the closed eyes of a dozing Perekladin, a fiery comma flew like a meteor. The golden commas spun around and raced off to one side. They were replaced by fiery periods. This excerpt is from Chekhov’s short story Exclamation Point and is one of his earlier works, published way back in 1885. It is also available…
-
In a Foreign Land By Anton Chekhov: Summary and Review
You are talking to a friend from a different country. And suddenly, he mentions something about your country that makes your jaw drop. Your friend seems sensible enough in all other areas of his life. You wonder to yourself: maybe just this one time, I would let it slip. Some days pass, you meet again,…
-
1001 Passions, or a Dreadful Night by Anton Chekhov: Summary and Review
Yesterday my second son was born, I was so happy I hanged myself. I read this, and I was completely creeped out. What! Really? Until the dormant little me kicked in, saying it could have been a dream.. and yes, it was. Thankfully! Not mine, but of the protagonist from Chekhov’s short story 1001 Passions or…
-
In a Train Car by Anton Chekhov: Summary and Review
Travel is so delightful. You get to know people so quickly and so well. So intimately, when you travel. I just adore travel! Being a colossal travel freak, I found myself nodding like crazy when I read this, and it is never a dull ride with Chekhov on the side! ( Sorry, bad rhymes! I…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Friends of Words 