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The Steppe

rus. Степь · 1888
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«The Steppe» is a novella by Anton Chekhov that narrates the journey of a young boy named Yegorushka across the vast expanses of the Russian steppe. Yegorushka travels with his uncle and other companions to the city to enroll in a gymnasium. Along the way, he encounters various people, each representing a unique world with their own concerns and joys. Chekhov's descriptions of the steppe create an atmosphere of boundlessness and the grandeur of nature. The journey becomes a significant stage in Yegorushka's maturation and understanding of life.

The Steppe
Date of publication: 27 September 2024
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Original titlerus. Степь · 1888
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