Misery

Brief Overview

The story «Misery» by Anton Chekhov tells of an old cab driver, Iona Potapov, who has lost his son and is overwhelmed with deep sorrow and loneliness. Throughout the day, he tries to share his grief with his passengers, but no one is willing to listen. Eventually, Iona confides in his horse, the only creature that shows him any attention. The story highlights the indifference of others to one's grief and the loneliness of a person in a big city.