The Lady with the Dog

Summary

«The Lady with the Dog» is a short story by Anton Chekhov, first published in 1899. The story narrates the chance encounter in Yalta between two married individuals, Dmitri Dmitrich Gurov and Anna Sergeyevna, who embark on a love affair. Gurov, a Muscovite bored with his marriage, is thrilled by the new relationship but soon tries to distance himself, feeling guilty. On the other hand, Anna Sergeyevna, a young and innocent woman, experiences the affair as a profound emotional upheaval. After their separation in Yalta, Gurov cannot forget Anna and seeks to reunite with her, despite the harsh conditions of provincial Russian life and societal condemnation. The story concludes with both realizing the complexity of their situation and the uncertainty of their future together.