Krystyna Namolovan ANALYSIS OF CHEKHOV’S STORY LADY WITH A PET DOG Written in 1899, A Lady with a Pet Dog is one of Chekhov’s longest short stories. This story is a great indication of the social responsibility that marriage held in turn in century Russia. This story could be a true tale taken from a real life, because many people in Russia at that time could get into the situation like the one described …showed first 75 words of 952 total…

…showed last 75 words of 952 total…in a very unconventional, yet extremely moving way, leaving somewhat of a bad spot on the picture of Russian life and society in XVII century. The topic of the story is still urgent even nowadays in any society. Each society has its own morals and laws, and it is not easy for one individual to overcome them. Only love and desire to be happy can lead a person to go against these laws. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**