The House with the Mezzanine Chekhov Soviet Russian Book USSR

Description: Lydia Volchaninova, a good-looking, but very stern and opinionated young teacher with somewhat dictatorial inclinations is deeply engaged in the affairs of the local zemstvo. Devoted to the cause of helping peasants, she is interested in doing and speaking of nothing but practical work, mostly in the fields of medicine and education. Lydia dislikes the protagonist, a landscape painter, who frequently visits their house. From time to time the two clash over problems of both the rural community and Russia as a whole. The painter discovers a kindred spirit in Lydia's younger sister Zhenya, a dreamy and sensitive girl who spends her time reading, admiring him painting and having long walks. The two fall in love, and an evening comes when, after a walk, the painter lets his feelings out in a passionate outburst. Zhenya responds in kind, but feels she has to tell her mother and sister about their love immediately. The following day he learns that Zhenya and her mother had departed. A boy hands him a note from Znenya, which reads: "I have told my sister everything and she insists on my parting from you. I could not hurt her by disobeying. God will give you happiness. If you knew how bitterly mamma and I have cried." The painter leaves the place too. The last glimpse of hope to fill his lonely life with any kind of meaning is now gone, and the person who robbed him of it was Lydia, the one who cared for nothing but bettering other people's lives. Time passes, but he cannot forget Zhenya and deep in his heart knows she still thinks of him, too. If You have ANY questions about the item or if needed more photos - Please ASK BEFORE Bidding !!! SHIPPING:- I ship the items within 1-2 business days of payment, with a tracking number. - The average delivery time anywhere in the world is from 4 to 6 weeks, due to the pandemic situation might be a little bit more. - Combine shipping is possible and recommended (Please, send me a message about that before buying to confirm all the details). - I value my reputation and every customer. If you have any concerns about your order, please contact me through eBay message or e-mail to resolve any issues before opening a dispute.

Price: 6.12 USD

Location: VInnytsia

End Time: 2025-01-24T22:54:07.000Z

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