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    A Horsey Name

    By Anton Chekhov

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    In "A Horsey Name" by Anton Chekhov, Major-General Buldeeff is plagued by toothache, trying various remedies to no avail. His steward, Ivan, suggests a toothache conjuror named Jacob. However, Ivan struggles to remember Jacob's surname, which is crucial for sending a telegram to him. In the midst of comedic chaos, everyone in the household attempts to guess the elusive name with horsey associations, leading to a frenzy of ideas. Despite the frantic search, the name remains elusive, causing the general's agony to persist. Eventually, the dentist removes the tooth, ending the pain. Ironically, Ivan suddenly remembers the name "Hayes," realizing it too late. The story humorously portrays the absurdity of the situation, the quirks of human memory, and the lengths people go to find solutions in times of distress.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherInteractive Media
    Release dateOct 30, 2018
    ISBN9781787249530
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    Anton Chekhov

    Anton Chekhov was born in Taganrog, in southern Russia, and in his youth paid for his own education and supported his entire family by writing short, satirical sketches of Russian life. Though he eventually became a physician and once considered medicine his principal career, he continued to gain popularity and praise as a writer for various Russian newspapers, eventually authoring more literary work and ultimately his most well-known plays, including Ivanov, The Seagull, and Uncle Vanya. He died of tuberculosis in 1904, and is regarded as one of the best short story writers in history, influencing such authors as Ernest Hemingway, Vladimir Nabokov, and Raymond Carver.

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