Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian short story writer, playwright, and physician, considered to be one of the greatest short story writers ever. He published over a hundred short stories, including 'The Duel,' 'In Exile,' 'On Official Business,' 'The Bishop,' and 'The Cobbler and the Devil.'
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In Anton Chekhov's 'The Bet,' a wealthy banker bets a young lawyer that solitary confinement is preferable to the death penalty. The lawyer endures years of isolation, challenging his ideals and the bet's true worth. The story explores the consequences of... SEE MORE