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Vanka

Anton Chekhov
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Vanka

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1886

Book Brief

Anton Chekhov

Vanka

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1886
Book Details
Pages

4

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1886

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Reviews & Readership

3.8

904 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anton Chekhov's Vanka is praised for its poignant portrayal of a young boy's anguish, showcasing Chekhov's signature empathy and masterful storytelling. Critics laud the evocative writing and emotional depth. However, some find the meandering pace a drawback. Overall, Vanka is a compelling and heartrending short story that effectively elicits compassion.

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Who Should Read Vanka?

A likely reader of Anton Chekhov's Vanka is someone who appreciates poignant, character-driven short stories that evoke emotional depth and social realism. Similar audiences might enjoy the works of Leo Tolstoy, particularly The Death of Ivan Ilyich, and Fyodor Dostoevsky's novella Notes from Underground.

3.8

904 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

4

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1886

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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